Do you regularly work with people who have been affected by abuse in Cumbria? Do you wish to enhance your trauma informed skills and become more resilient in your practice? If so we invite you to our one day training course with sexual trauma expert Zoe Lodrick, taking place on 5th June 2024.

This International Women’s Day, we’re working with Age UK Carlisle and Eden to encourage women aged 65+ who are experiencing abuse to receive support.

Today (Thursday 2nd November) is Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day. Around 20% of the people supported by Safety Net are men who have experienced various forms of domestic or sexual abuse. In support of this day, we’re sharing the story of our service user, Duncan.

Read our new Impact Report for 2022 - 2023, in which we explain the impact of our work and the difference we are making to people’s lives.

Safety Net is pleased to announce the launch of a new one-day training course, Essential online harm and cyber trauma training for professionals.

Safety Net and The Birchall Trust have received funding to provide therapeutic support to men and boys in Cumbria, who have been affected by sexual abuse and rape.

Have you experienced abuse in your life and are struggling to manage the symptoms of the resulting trauma? If you live in Cumbria and the abuse ended more than three months ago, our specialist team of Trauma Informed Practitioners can support you to cope with difficult feelings and stabilise your life, so your daily life becomes easier.

Have you ever thought about volunteering? If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, Safety Net has a wide range of volunteering opportunities - and one of them might be perfect for you.

A day in the life of Tori, Trauma Informed Practitioner at Safety Net

A day in the life of Helen, Children and Young People’s Therapist at Safety Net

A day in the life of Maegan, Schools Project Worker

Read Safety Net’s response to the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.

The government has produced an action plan for improving the Criminal Justice System’s response to rape in England and Wales. Whilst we welcome this, we’re concerned by some of the timelines in it which aim to improve support for victims.

Ahead of Men’s Health Week on 14th June, we’re raising awareness of how sexual abuse can have a hugely negative impact on the mental health of men. This blog post includes the words of David, a childhood victim of sexual abuse.

Melanie came to Safety Net to receive therapeutic support for the trauma she experienced as a result of domestic abuse.

The Domestic Abuse Bill has just received Royal Assent. Read our blog post for a rundown on the extra protection provided by this new piece of legislation.

Join us, have fun and raise valuable funds to support people who have experienced rape, sexual exploitation, domestic and sexual abuse.

97% of women aged 18-24 years old have experienced sexual harassment. We believe that these experiences are not their fault and that attitudes need to change.

We’re delighted to receive a three year funding grant from Sellafield Ltd and the Cumbrian Community Foundations, which will allow us to employ an additional Children and Young People’s Practitioner in our therapy team.