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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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IDAS is recruiting!

Careers, Recruitment

Due to continued expansion, we are excited to have a range of job opportunities available in both North Yorkshire and Sheffield. If you want to make a difference to local people please consider applying to join our committed and enthusiastic, specialist team. You will receive full training and great support. For a full list of […]

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Make your voice heard

Activism, Awareness raising, Champions, Legal, Videos

IDAS Champion, survivor and campaigner Claire Throssell, makes a public appeal for people to take part in the recent Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation on the Family Court. In 2014, Claire’s ex-husband set alight fourteen fires in her former marital home, which resulted in her two sons, Jack (12) and Paul (9), being killed. […]

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Congratulations to our Barnsley team!

Awards

We are delighted to have been awarded the Safe Lives, Leading Lights accreditation for our IDAS Barnsley Community Service.

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Yorkshire Marathon added!

Awareness raising, Fundraising

We're delighted to announce that we now have 2 places in the Yorkshire Marathon as well as the 20 places in both the York 10K and the Sheffield 10K this year, so register now to reserve your place! Last year our brilliant runners raised over £10,000 for IDAS and helped to raise awareness for our […]

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In Her Shoes tours Yorkshire

Activism, Awareness raising

In November, IDAS held a series of events across Yorkshire as part of the 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign calling for an end to violence against women and girls. IDAS events included professionals’ open sessions, our Pledge your Palm event in Barnsley and the moving art installation ‘In Her Shoes’. Created by Mim […]

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