Michelle and Laura's Botswana Journey

       Every penny you donate could help change someones life!

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All money goes to supporting survivors of abuse and not on funding the trip itself.

East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service

We provide outreach and associated services for anyone experiencing domestic abuse within their homes or relationships living or working in the borough of Reigate & Banstead and the districts of Mole Valley and Tandridge.

·        We offer a confidential listening service to anyone affected by domestic abuse and violence

·        We can give practical advice about your legal position and can put you in touch with solicitors who are experienced in domestic abuse issues

·        We can advise you on your housing options

·        We can assist you to sort out your finances and help you apply for any benefits that you may be entitled to.

·        We can help you look at your children's needs

·        We may be able to arrange transport if you wish to leave your home

·        We can put you in touch with other caring agencies and sources of help and attend appointments with you if you wish.

·   We can talk to you on the phone or meet you face to face to discuss any concerns that you may have about your relationship.

 How widespread is domestic abuse?

The Home Office estimate that in Surrey alone over 23,000 women and girls will have experienced domestic abuse within the past year. Nationally over two women a week are killed by a current or ex-partner in England & Wales.

Between 1st April 2011 and 31st March 2012 ESDAS  dealt with 1758 adult referrals, 14,520 telephone calls and held 556 face to face meetings with clients.

Despite these referrals the statistics above show us that many more people suffer in silence. We are therefore aiming to raise further funds to sustain our services so we can help more people survive and recover from their experiences of domestic abuse.