London and South East Challenges 2025
From 5k’s to marathons via fun runs and muddy obstacle courses, we have the challenge for you!
- Claire Fenley
- December 2, 2024
New CAFCASS Domestic Abuse Policy has the potential to bring important changes for survivors of abuse
“Errors in judgement persist with terrible consequences for child and adult victims”, CAFCASS Domestic Abuse Practice Policy 2024 Domestic abuse remains a significant concern in family court cases, with 40% of private law cases involving domestic abuse allegations. The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS), through Family Court Advisors (FCAs), plays a […]
- Juliette Lyons
- November 21, 2024
Reflecting on three decades of fighting for safety, hope, and healing
Earlier this month supporters and volunteers gathered together at the Turner Contemporary in Margate to mark the 30th anniversary of Oasis. Our Head of Income and Engagement, Jo Dawes, looks at the history of refuges for women, our important work and why this milestone wasn’t a ‘celebration’ but more a reminder that our work is as […]
- Juliette Lyons
- November 5, 2024
Reflecting on ‘It Ends with Us’ and Its Portrayal of Domestic Abuse
Recently I took myself for my first ever solo cinema trip, so I thought what better film than the one that is raising awareness and conversations around Domestic Abuse, It Ends with Us.
Trying my hardest to keep an open mind, being fully aware I will be viewing this from a domestic abuse and trauma lens, both from a personal and professional perspective, I settled myself in the shadows of the cinema to watch this much mixed reviewed screening.
- Juliette Lyons
- September 19, 2024
The Cycle of Abuse
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave an abusive relationship? The cycle of abuse, also known as the cycle of violence, reveals patterns of behavior which repeat over, and over, and over again, and which can make it difficult for someone to break free. By understanding these stages, we can begin to […]
- Juliette Lyons
- September 5, 2024
Kent’s High Sheriff Visits Medway Maritime Hospital to Champion Domestic Violence Support
Yesterday we welcomed Kent’s High Sheriff, Dr Gill Fargher, to Medway Maritime Hospital, where she met with our two domestic violence advisors who are located within the hospital. For many, a hospital setting can be one of the few times where they can get away from their abuser and reach out for help. Our two […]
- Juliette Lyons
- September 3, 2024
Dancing for Freedom! How ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ in Margate Raised Awareness and Funds
At the end of July, on a particularly hot and sunny Sunday, a small team from Oasis took part in Margate’s inaugural ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’, a day which has been growing in prominence around the world since the first world record attempting flashmob in celebration of Kate Bush’s birthday took place in […]
- Juliette Lyons
- August 30, 2024
Marching for safety: Why Oasis proudly joined Margate Pride
Pride season is in full swing, and Oasis was honoured to march in the Margate Pride parade last weekend. The atmosphere was electric as hundreds of people came together to transform the town into a vibrant celebration of community, joy, allyship and protest. We were proud to be part of this incredible day, standing alongside […]
- Juliette Lyons
- August 19, 2024
There’s no honour in Honour Based Abuse
July 14th marks National Honour Based Abuse (HBA) Awareness Day, a time to remember Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was tragically murdered by her parents in a suspected honour killing. This day honours Shafilea’s memory and acknowledges all those who have suffered or lost their lives due to honour-based abuse. What is honour-based […]
- Juliette Lyons
- July 14, 2024
Behind Closed Doors: A Legal Conference on Domestic Abuse
Marking a significant step forward in addressing domestic abuse through collaborative efforts…
- Juliette Lyons
- July 10, 2024