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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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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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Jo-Ann Hughes joins our network of Champions

Champions

We are delighted that the Executive Director of Harrogate Hub - a charity offering a safe place to turn to in the centre of Harrogate, has joined our Champions scheme. Jo-Ann leads a team of trained, compassionate volunteer pastoral carers who provide unconditional listening, befriending, and signpost people to relevant support services, including IDAS. Forging […]

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