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Welcome to NextStep

NextStep (Against Domestic Abuse) is a registered
charity that provides free support and services to
anyone in South Derbyshire affected by Domestic
Abuse, including family members and friends of
victims and perpetrators.

Key Facts

Domestic Abuse is extremely common, Police receivie a call every minute of every day about domestic abuse

1 in 4 women are affected by domestic abuse at sometime in their lives

Domestic abuse affects people from every social class, race, culture and religion. It doesn't just happen to certain kinds of people

Domestic abuse happens to people of all ages in all walks of life

Domestic abuse is against the law

Getting Help

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Our Latest News and Events

New Training Dates – Domestic Abuse Awareness Training

January 3rd, 2012 |

2 days training 22nd February and 7th March 2012

9.30am – 3.00pm both days (light refreshments provided)

Swadlincote Town Hall

This newly developed accredited training will be co-delivered by South Derbyshire CVS & Next Step (Against Domestic Abuse for the first time in the New Year, content includes:

Exploring Domestic Abuse, cause & effect
Discuss Societies views and influences
Understanding power and control
Safety planning for leaving
Support agencies available

Please be aware that to achieve the Aim Award it will be necessary to complete a workbook and this will require some self study outside of the 2 training days.

This session is open to all working or Volunteering to support Domestic Abuse services, book early as places are limited:

To book contact Chris Wagstaff on 01283 219761, chrisw@sdcvs.org.uk

For further course content details contact Chris Harris on 01283 219761, chrish@sdcvs.org.uk

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Next Step – Against Domestic Abuse