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My Working Day: Operations Manager
I am in my 17th year at Behind Closed Doors which equates to the longest serving member of the team,...
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Love Shouldn’t Hurt
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, and everyone deserves to be treated well, but sadly not all relationships are...
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Empowering lives: A winter of compassion and hope in Leeds
As winter arrives, your support is so important for people experiencing domestic abuse in Leeds, offering them the warmth and...
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Supporting your employees impacted by domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a hidden workplace issue yet, according to a Public Health England report, more than 20% of employees...
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My Working Day: Admin and Monitoring Officer
I have been working for Behind Closed Doors for 4 years. Over this time my job has changed and developed...
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My Working Day: Sanctuary Support Worker
I have been working for Behind Closed Doors for just over a year. I work with a wide variety of...
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My Working Day: Domestic Violence and Abuse Coordinator
I am a specialist Domestic Violence & Abuse Co-ordinator in one of the Early Help Hubs in Children and Families...
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Inclusion and Diversity
Domestic abuse impacts all communities. Being visible, trusted and accessible to everyone who needs our help is a real challenge...
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My Working Day: CEO
Where I can, I like to use public transport. In the morning I treat myself to a coffee (during lockdown...
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My Working Day: Complex Needs Worker
I am a Complex Needs Worker, who delivers support as part of the Women’s Lives Leeds Service. This project has...
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My Working Day: Community Domestic Violence Practitioner
A typical day for me starts with some exercise, whether that’s some time on the treadmill, Pilates or some extended...
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My Working Day: Domestic Abuse Support Worker
I am a specialist support worker for Behind Closed Doors and I provide emotional support for people who are or...