Services

Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA), who provide

• Practical and Emotional Support,
• Criminal Court Attendance,
• Civil Protection Orders,
• Help moving into a Refuge,
• Signposting to Debt, Benefits, and Housing Advice.

Our IDVAs can also visit community groups or team meetings to provide more information about our services.

Young Women’s Advocate:

Our young persons service includes a Young IDVA, who provides

• One-to-one sessions for 13 to 19 year old girls who have experienced abuse at school, from a boyfriend, or from an adult.
• Her work includes support to girls who have been abused through social media.

For more information or to make a referral contact info@hercentre.org.

Safer Streets –  Stalking and sexual abuse Advocate, Training and Embrace:

Her Centre recently secured funds to run a two-year Safer Streets programme for women who experience abuse from strangers and acquaintances. Our Advocate will take referrals from police, other statutory and voluntary sector organisations and directly from women who have experienced abuse and/or stalking, as long as they live, work or study in Royal borough of Greenwich. Please refer to info@hercentre.org or for more information, ring 0203 260 7772.

Our Active Bystander training programme trains up people to respond when they see sexual harassment in public places. The programmes cover how to support someone experiencing harassment, when it is safe to directly challenge the perpetrators, and what you can do if you are a victim to get others to help you. We run 3 courses, one for women, one for men and then a 3 session Ambassador programme for professionals who can share the practice across their agencies.

In partnership with Little Fish Theatre we will also run 4 sessions at 2 youth centres of the Embrace workshops. These work with boys who may show behaviour that lacks respect towards girls and helps them to recognise why treating girls better is also better for them. The workshops use drama role playing to give a safe space for boys to explore the impact of harassment and abuse on others.

Watch out here for dates for our training and for the Embrace workshops.

Housing IDVA

Based in Greenwich council housing, the Housing IDVA provides,

• Access to refuge spaces or temporary housing
• Advice and support on civil protection orders
• Referrals to sanctuary scheme to make home safe
• Referrals to ongoing support

Children’s IDVA

This post works with referrals from Children’s Social Services to ensure that children stay safe and have their voice heard.

Please Note: All Women Welcome – Lesbian, Straight, Bi-Sexual, and Trans.

Men Experiencing Abuse can Contact Respect at – https://www.respect.org.uk/

One-Stop-Shop at Clockhouse Community Centre

(Her Centre OSS Flyer) (Women Only)

Providing drop-in advice on domestic abuse and family law, open every Friday from 10 am to 12 pm at Clockhouse Community Centre – SE18 5QL, with a solicitor and IDVA giving advice.

Clients can meet with a Family Solicitor and IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) who can support the client regarding the abuse. The Family Solicitor can provide information and advice on domestic abuse, legal options, and family matters, (divorce & finance and children matters).

For any further information, please call 0203 260 7772 for DV Advice or / info@hercentre.org

For Legal Advice: Hudgell & Partners part of GT Stewart Solicitors, on 0208 854 1331 / as@hudgellpartners.co.uk

If you are already a client of Hudgell & Partners Solicitors, do not attend the One Stop Shop, contact Hudgell’s directly to arrange an appointment.

PLEASE NOTE: There is NO One Stop Shop at the Clockhouse Community Centre, Woolwich Location on the 18th of April 2025.

 

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One-Stop-Shop at Eltham St. Mary’s Community Centre

(Her Centre OSS Flyer) (Women Only)

Providing drop-in advice on domestic abuse and family law, open every Wednesday from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon at St. Mary’s Eltham Community Centre,  SE9 1BJ, with a solicitor and IDVA giving advice.

For further information, please ring 0203 260 7772 for DV Advice or email, info@hercentre.org

 

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One-Stop-Shop at Thamesmead Moorings Sociable Club

(Her Centre OSS Flyer) (Women Only)

Providing drop-in advice on domestic abuse and family law, open every Wednesday from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm at Thamesmead Moorings Sociable Club,  Arnott Close – SE28 8BG, with a solicitor and IDVA giving advice.

For further information, please ring 0203 260 7772 for DV Advice or / info@hercentre.org

For urgent advice call, please call: the Greenwich DV helpline on 0208 317 8273

Please do not attend if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms.

Independent Sexual Advice Advocate (IDSVA), who can

• Provide support and practical help with police and court as needed.
• Address home safety and safer housing as well as other practical issues.
• Provide a motivational support group for women, particularly when waiting for court dates
• Refer to counselling, for one-to-one therapy. (This service is for Her Centre clients only, who have been supported by Her Centre IDSVA)
• Refer to our Young IDVAs who also addresses issues of sexting and the unhealthy sexual expectations that many young women face from boys in their schools.

Outreach and Development Coordinator

Providing women’s social group, training courses including basic English and IT, and back-to-work support and access to Women’s Community Groups.

Engagement events and classes: (See Training)

Her Centre also runs Basic English classes for women only, good for women with little or no English, a good preparation for more formal English classes and an effective way to meet women and learn about local services for women. See our News and Events page for next classes.

Regular open forums on issues that impact on women, open to the public, with speakers, workshops and food. See our News and Events page for next forum.