Drogheda Women's & Children's Refuge Centre
Our work is guided and informed by the following approaches:
- A women and child centred approach that is non-judgemental and trauma informed - recognising, respecting and responding to individual circumstances and needs
- A holistic approach - Recognising the effect of DSGBV on all aspects of women and children’s lives
- A multi-agency approach - Working collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes for women and children
Our work is guided and informed by our belief in and commitment to:
- The empowerment of women - Supporting women to have an awareness of and ability to exercise their human rights
- Autonomy - Supporting women as decision makers through informed choice
- The individual voice - Providing safe space for women and children to talk and be heard
- The possibility of change - Breaking the cycle of abuse for individuals and families
- Safety - Enhancing women and children’s safety through support and services
- Integrity - Working professionally with honesty, transparency and accountability
overview
Drogheda Women and Children’s Refuge empowers women and children experiencing domestic, sexual and gender based violence and homelessness by providing support, a range of services and safe emergency accommodation.
We work towards the prevention of domestic, sexual and gender based violence through awareness raising and education.
where your money goes
To improve and develop our response to the provision of supports and services to women and children living with and exiting domestic abuse.