£4.1m investment for more safe accommodation

We are delighted to share that we have received a social investment loan of £4.1 million from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) for us to enhance our housing provision. The loan from SASC’s Social and Sustainable Housing fund (SASH) will enable us to purchase 22 properties: 12 in Thanet and 10 in Medway, providing more […]

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  • November 14, 2022

Reclaim the night

For the Power of Women festival 2022 celebrating International Women’s Day, our CEO Deb was invited to speak at the opening event. The theme is ‘Reclaim and Reconnect’ which prompted this reflection on the Reclaim the Night movement. What I have to say is not easy so please bear this in mind before reading… Reclaim […]

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  • March 8, 2022

Domestic abuse and trauma – an interview with Diane May

For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we caught up with Oasis’s Domestic Abuse trauma specialist counsellor Diane May about her work and the seminal work of Bessel Van Der Kolk and how its informed her practice with survivors we support. Diane has worked with Oasis for many years. Her current work includes the development of an Understanding Trauma toolkit […]

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  • May 21, 2021

Domestic Abuse and the deaf community – a conversation with SignHealth

For Deaf Awareness Week we spoke with SignHealth, the deaf health charity that Oasis regularly connects with, to hear more about their specialist #DomesticAbuse service for survivors who are deaf or hard of hearing. My name is Samantha Baker, I am a Senior Young People’s Violence Advisor in SignHealth’s Domestic Abuse team. We are a […]

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  • May 5, 2021

Domestic Abuse and Pets – how animals are used and abused

Domestic Abuse doesn’t just affect people. All too often pets become part of the abusive tactics used by perpetrators, as a prime means to coerce and control. The emotional ties a victim feels towards their dog or cat is used to ensure that they don’t leave. Pets can also be subjected to violence and abuse […]

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  • April 21, 2021

Domestic Abuse – what’s changed since the 1970s?

Oasis volunteer Helen reflects on her experience helping someone affected by domestic abuse in the 1970s and what’s changed for people today. During my winter break, I have time to reflect on what a very privileged life I enjoy; how very lucky I am. To think how life has changed over the years.  The path […]

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  • April 20, 2021

Oasis and Choices Domestic Abuse Services come together as one organisation

Oasis and Choices Domestic Abuse Services have come together as one organisation, creating an even stronger service across East Kent, Medway and North Kent. The sister organisations are now one, Oasis, having worked closely together over the last year to strengthen and enhance provision across Dover, Thanet, Medway, Dartford, Gravesham and Maidstone. By combining expertise, […]

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  • April 6, 2021

Sorry seems to be the hardest word…

CEO Deb reflects on the destructive nature of the chronic avoidance of accountability Valentine’s is upon us. At Oasis, we can’t help but reflect on this day with mixed feelings. Having recently listened to FKA Twigs talk frankly, openly and bravely about her experience to Louis Theroux for his Grounded podcast, I reflected on this […]

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  • February 12, 2021

The destructive effects of victim blaming

The “rough sex” defence was outlawed on Monday 6 July 2020 in England and Wales. The amendment forms part of the new Domestic Abuse Bill, which is entering the Report Stage in the House of Commons. This is an important step for the justice system and for people, particularly women, who experience abuse, and we […]

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  • July 8, 2020

The ‘invisible’ pandemic – speaking out about Domestic Abuse

In 2020, we are not only facing a global crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, but we continue to face a global issue when it comes to the attitudes towards domestic abuse. Richard Madeley’s irresponsible comments recently are just one symptom of a virus that has spread through our society for decades, centuries and millennia […]

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  • July 6, 2020
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