To celebrate International Women’s day we have held a number of online sessions for the public to get to know about the support and services we offer. Our staff also had a great time dressing up as women who have inspired them. GalleryTo celebrate International Women’s day we have held a number of online sessions for the public to get to know about the support and services we offer. Our staff also had a great time dressing up as women who have inspired them.
- If you are affected by domestic abuse, please don’t be put off getting help because of covid restrictions. Listen to one of our brave survivors talk to Katie Rowlett about her experience of domestic abuse and how she got help. Gallery
If you are affected by domestic abuse, please don’t be put off getting help because of covid restrictions. Listen to one of our brave survivors talk to Katie Rowlett about her experience of domestic abuse and how she got help.
If you are affected by domestic abuse, please don’t be put off getting help because of covid restrictions. Listen to one of our brave survivors talk to Katie Rowlett about her experience of domestic abuse and how she got help.
admin2021-03-09T15:14:12+00:00- “I am delighted to have commissioned Missing Link to provide this unique service for women. The causes of women’s offending can be complex and this service will help to provide women with the support they need.” PCC Sue Mountstevens Gallery
“I am delighted to have commissioned Missing Link to provide this unique service for women. The causes of women’s offending can be complex and this service will help to provide women with the support they need.” PCC Sue Mountstevens
“I am delighted to have commissioned Missing Link to provide this unique service for women. The causes of women’s offending can be complex and this service will help to provide women with the support they need.” PCC Sue Mountstevens
admin2021-03-03T16:55:35+00:00In 2017, almost 75% of women sentenced to custody were there for less than 6 months. Short-term sentences do not allow time for rehabilitation and, unfortunately allow opportunities to disrupt and devastate a number of key protective services on their release, such as accommodation, employment and family services.
The pioneering new service, Court Up, aims to divert women away from such short term custodial sentences, which are proven to damage a number of supportive pathways, sometimes irrevocably.
Provided by Missing Link, the service will contact eligible service users on the morning of their attendance at Bristol Magistrates Court to provide an opportunity to engage with them and find solutions to suit their unique needs.
Launching on 1st May this year, the service will take a trauma-informed approach to centre on the needs of women, seeking to help them articulate their needs and empowering them to find solutions. By taking a collaborative, constructive and innovative multi-agency approach, the service will ensure women have access to the best provision at the right time to support them in stepping away from the CJS and returning to lives free from offending.
Women will be supported to return to work or education, find housing, receive financial support, reduce social isolation and improve relationships with others.
The service will take a multi-agency approach, working closely with the NPS as well as local voluntary support services, Avon and Somerset Police, Her Majesties Prison Service, Lighthouse Victim Care, Crown Prosecution Service, NHS, local authority safeguard teams, Her Majesties Courts and Tribunals Service and local women-specific services.
“I am delighted to have commissioned Missing Link to provide this unique service for women. The causes of women’s offending can be complex and this service will help to provide women with the support they need.
“Short-term custodial sentences are proven to devastate women’s access to support services and I am confident that Court Up will reduce the number of women given custodial sentences and will help women lead fulfilled lives away from offending.”
PCC Sue Mountstevens
Sarah O’Leary, CEO at Missing Link said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to provide this vital service for women caught up in offending behaviour. Having 35 years’ experience of successfully delivering support to women with mental health and complex needs, and victims of domestic and sexual abuse, we understand the complexity of issues that can cause offending behaviour.”
“We are excited to be working with Missing Link on this project and look forward to improving outcomes for women in the Criminal Justice System by supporting them in Court and in accessing appropriate services.” Katy Trundley, Head of National Probation Service for Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Lockdown restrictions do not apply to those suffering domestic abuse. You are not alone and we are here to help. A survivor shares her story with BBC Points West alongside our new CEO, Sarah O’Leary, and PCC Sue Mounstevens. GalleryLockdown restrictions do not apply to those suffering domestic abuse. You are not alone and we are here to help. A survivor shares her story with BBC Points West alongside our new CEO, Sarah O’Leary, and PCC Sue Mounstevens.
Lockdown restrictions do not apply to those suffering domestic abuse. You are not alone and we are here to help. A survivor shares her story with BBC Points West alongside our new CEO, Sarah O’Leary, and PCC Sue Mounstevens.
admin2021-02-16T14:55:41+00:00
We joined PCC Sue Mountstevens to support national sexual violence and awareness week to support national sexual violence and awareness week
admin2021-02-12T15:12:05+00:00Last week, our CEO Sarah O’ Leary joined PCC Sue Mountstevens in reminding victims and survivors of sexual violence that they are not alone and, despite the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, support is available. Check out the full article here
- Here are just some of the people who donated Christmas presents and gift cards to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Thank you to over 60 individuals and organisations for their generosity. Gallery
Here are just some of the people who donated Christmas presents and gift cards to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Thank you to over 60 individuals and organisations for their generosity.
Here are just some of the people who donated Christmas presents and gift cards to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Thank you to over 60 individuals and organisations for their generosity.
admin2021-01-11T14:55:56+00:00
Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual canlelit vigil to remember all those whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual abuse
admin2021-02-16T09:25:16+00:00
“No one’s lives should be affected by domestic and sexual abuse – please join me in standing alongside Next Link on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” Gallery“No one’s lives should be affected by domestic and sexual abuse – please join me in standing alongside Next Link on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”
- Members of SI Weston-super-Mare stand alongside Next Link in remembering all the women and girls whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual abuse Gallery
Members of SI Weston-super-Mare stand alongside Next Link in remembering all the women and girls whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual abuse
- “We remember those who are and have been affected by Domestic and Sexual Abuse. You are not alone and there is support out there.” Barton Hill Settlement Gallery
“We remember those who are and have been affected by Domestic and Sexual Abuse. You are not alone and there is support out there.” Barton Hill Settlement
- Over 16 days, we share photos from our partners, who stand in solidarity with Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop! Gallery
Over 16 days, we share photos from our partners, who stand in solidarity with Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop!
- “I want domestic abuse survivors to know they are not alone and together we will end violence against women” Sue Mounstevens, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner #16 days of action Gallery
“I want domestic abuse survivors to know they are not alone and together we will end violence against women” Sue Mounstevens, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner #16 days of action
- Here are just some of the people who stand alongside Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop. #16 days of action Gallery
Here are just some of the people who stand alongside Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop. #16 days of action
Here are just some of the people who stand alongside Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop. #16 days of action
admin2021-02-16T09:26:47+00:00- “No one’s lives should be affected by domestic and sexual abuse – please join me in standing alongside Next Link on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women” Gallery
“No one’s lives should be affected by domestic and sexual abuse – please join me in standing alongside Next Link on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women”
- Members of SI Weston-super-Mare stand alongside Next Link in remembering all the women and girls whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual abuse Gallery
Members of SI Weston-super-Mare stand alongside Next Link in remembering all the women and girls whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual abuse
- “We remember those who are and have been affected by Domestic and Sexual Abuse. You are not alone and there is support out there.” Barton Hill Settlement Gallery
“We remember those who are and have been affected by Domestic and Sexual Abuse. You are not alone and there is support out there.” Barton Hill Settlement
- Over 16 days, we share photos from our partners, who stand in solidarity with Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop! Gallery
Over 16 days, we share photos from our partners, who stand in solidarity with Next Link and Safe Link to say violence against women and girls must stop!
- “I want domestic abuse survivors to know they are not alone and together we will end violence against women” Sue Mounstevens, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner #16 days of action Gallery
“I want domestic abuse survivors to know they are not alone and together we will end violence against women” Sue Mounstevens, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner #16 days of action
Our CEO, Carol Metters, has written the guest blog on thebristolmayor.com to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. GalleryOur CEO, Carol Metters, has written the guest blog on thebristolmayor.com to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.
