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IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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New job opportunities with IDAS

Careers, Recruitment

IDAS are looking for skilled, enthusiastic and empathic people to fill two positions. If you have an understanding about the causes and impacts of domestic abuse and want to make a real difference, then please consider applying to join our committed team at IDAS. Currently we have the following new jobs available; Hub Worker (York) […]

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Family take steps to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Awareness raising, Fundraising

10 years on from Rebecca Kowal’s brutal murder, her family are hosting a sponsored, memorial walk to raise money for IDAS. On 12th May this year, a sponsored, memorial walk, and Family Fun Day will be held to mark the 10-year anniversary of Rebecca Kowal’s death. Rebecca, a Mother of one who lived in West […]

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Introducing our patron, Margaret Sentamu

Awareness raising, Volunteering

IDAS are delighted that Margaret Sentamu has offered to support the organisation as a patron. Following a recent visit to one of our refuges in York, Margaret told us that she is extremely pleased to be able to help IDAS raise awareness about the extent and impacts of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Margaret is […]

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IDAS marks 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence

Activism

This year, on 25th November our teams marked the UN Day to eliminate violence against women as well as the following 16 Days of Activism by hosting a range of events across Yorkshire. Violence against women includes rape, female genital mutilation and forced marriage as well as domestic abuse and these annual days of activism […]

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IDAS in partnership with UK Says No More

Activism, Awareness raising

On November 9th, IDAS were pleased to announce their partnership with the national campaign ‘UK SAYS NO MORE’. UK SAYS NO MORE is a national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic violence and sexual assault. The campaign was developed by London-based charity Hestia and has attracted some prominent supporters including Women’s Aid, the White […]

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Police and Crime Commissioner, North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, BBC Children in Need, Leading Light Accreditation by Safe Lives

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