Business leaders take on sleep-out challenge for Oasis
Over £12,000 was raised as Team Oasis took on chilly temperatures at Leeds Castle
- Juliette Lyons
- April 8, 2025
Adolescence: Exposing the dangerous link between online toxic masculinity and violence against women and girls
Is there anything left to say about Netflix’s new drama Adolescence? Stephen Graham’s harrowing series exploring the toxic online incel culture and its devastating impact on young people has gripped the nation over the last few weeks and sparked endless discussions. Adolescence isn’t just another drama – it’s a powerful and chilling reminder of the […]
- alex nurse
- April 2, 2025
Finance sector joins us to tackle economic abuse
Webinar provides an opportunity to share knowledge and best practice.
- Holly Broadley
- March 4, 2025
Derrick Downs is walking 90 miles in 9 days for his 90th birthday all in support of Oasis
90th birthday. 90 miles. 9 days.
- Claire Fenley
- December 4, 2024
Disability and Domestic Abuse
Disabled women in the UK are more than twice as likely to experience domestic abuse compared to women who aren’t disabled. The abuse they face usually lasts for a longer period of time, and with greater severity. If you’re disabled, your abuser may also be your carer, making you more reliant on them. You can […]
- Juliette Lyons
- December 3, 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