A women’s refuge is a safe house providing emergency temporary
accommodation, protection, support, a source of help and comfort where
women and children can stay free from domestic abuse.
There are a number of refuges throughout the country and all their addresses
are strictly confidential. Some women may wish to live in refuges sensitive
to their cultural needs. These are available and where possible we will
try to find a suitable place for you.
Here in Craven we are working with our partner organisations to set up
a refuge or safe houses in the district. The working group has examined
our needs and identified that we require a new build, self contained refuge
in the Craven area.
Meanwhile there is emergency temporary accommodation for women and children
fleeing domestic abuse. This may be in a hostel, bed and breakfast of
a refuge outside Craven.
For more information about refuges refer to www.refuge.org.uk
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