We're proud to be part of the East Sussex VCSE Alliance Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Charter. Read all about it here > https://www.esvcsealliance.org.uk/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-charter #LotusFamilies

Have you had your say yet? It's incredibly important for Domestic Abuse recovery and child to parent violence support for parents and carers. And it takes only a few minutes to complete, here: https://forms.office.com/e/iXZt8BCssv

🌼 No one should face abuse recovery alone 🌼
We understand that loneliness can be part of recovering from domestic abuse. That’s why women joining Lotus Families receive individual support from a specialist IDVA, before joining a peer support group of survivors who truly understand.
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💬 One-to-one support while you wait
🌱 Peer support, when you’re ready

[email protected]
https://lotus-families.org.uk/

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek #SurvivorsSupportingSurvivors #EndLoneliness #DomesticAbuseSupport #LotusFamilies

💜 Loneliness Awareness Week 💜
If you're a parent living with fear, aggression, or control from your child - you're not alone.
Child-to-parent violence (CAPVA) is more common than many realise, and it’s OK to ask for support
Our specialist CAPVA programme offers trauma-informed, non-judgmental help for parents who feel isolated and overwhelmed.
Reach out - we’re here to listen. [email protected]
https://lotus-families.org.uk/

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek #CAPVA #ParentSupport #YouAreNotAlone #LotusFamilies

💬 "I didn’t think Lotus would support someone like me..."

We often hear this from trans and non-binary people who’ve experienced domestic abuse. The truth is: you deserve support - and we're here for you.
At Lotus Families, we offer one-to-one recovery support that’s inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed.
This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, reach out. You don’t have to go through this alone.

#TransAwareness #NonBinaryVisibility #DomesticAbuseSupport #YouAreNotAlone #LotusFamilies #LGBTQSupport

[email protected]
https://lotus-families.org.uk/

Early Release of Prisoners – What About Survivors?
The government’s early release scheme for prisoners is causing deep concern across the domestic abuse sector - and rightly so.
While we understand the pressures on the prison system, early release must not come at the cost of women’s... safety. Many domestic abuse perpetrators are among those eligible for release, putting survivors at risk without proper safeguards in place.
Survivors deserve to feel safe, not retraumatised by the thought of their abuser being released early without warning or support.
We urgently call for:
Exclusion of high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators from early release schemes.
Clear communication with survivors when perpetrators are due for release.
Proper resourcing of safety planning services, including IDVAs and community-based support.
Investment in housing, legal aid, and trauma-informed recovery support so women can rebuild their lives free from fear.
Survivors have already been let down too many times by systems that are meant to protect them. Early release, without consideration for risk and accountability, risks doing it again.
#DomesticAbuse #EarlyRelease #SurvivorSafety #VAWG #JusticeForSurvivors #TraumaInformed #IDVA #CommunitySafety #LotusFamilies

Residents are invited to have your say in Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne’s survey which seeks to understand if residents have experienced crime and looks at what measures would make them feel safer in their communities.
This takes a few minutes to complete online, here: ...https://forms.office.com/e/iXZt8BCssv