MAKING A REFERRAL
REFERRALS TO OUR SERVICES
We accept medium and high-risk referrals from professionals, accompanied by a risk assessment or a detailed summary of the abuse for women affected by domestic abuse. They must have consented and be living in the Aylesbury Vale area – please check our map below if you are not sure. Please complete the referral form and return it to us securely or password protected via enquiries@awaid.org.uk.
IDVA
An Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supports high‑risk survivors with independent, confidential advocacy, assessing risk, planning safety and coordinating responses, using a trauma‑informed, survivor‑led approach that keeps rights and safety central.
DA Caseworkers
A Domestic Abuse Caseworker supports medium‑risk survivors with trauma‑informed, survivor‑led casework, offering practical and emotional support, safety planning and partnership working to improve safety, wellbeing and long‑term independence.
Standard Risk Caseworker
A Standard Risk Caseworker provides early, survivor‑centred support, using trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approaches to help women feel informed, supported and less isolated, enabling steps towards safety, independence and recovery.
Freedom Programme &
You and Me, Mum
Our psychoeducational programmes, including the Freedom Programme, support women to understand domestic abuse and coercive control in safe groups, recognising patterns of abuse, rebuilding confidence, strengthening boundaries, and making choices.
Counselling
Our counselling service offers confidential, trauma‑informed support from qualified counsellors, helping women process the impact of domestic abuse, rebuild confidence and coping strategies, and move towards healing and emotional recovery.
Young Persons Support Worker
A Young Person’s Support Worker provides trauma‑informed, child‑centred support to young people aged 11–17 affected by domestic abuse, offering safe, age‑appropriate sessions to build resilience, confidence, safety and wellbeing outcomes.
Helping Hands
The Helping Hands Programme offers trauma‑informed, child‑centred support to primary school‑aged children affected by domestic abuse, using nurturing, age‑appropriate activities to reduce anxiety, build confidence and help children feel safe and settled.
Refuge
Our refuge provides safe accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse, alongside survivor‑centred support including safety planning and help with housing and benefits, empowering families to move forward safely.
DAC
We provide specialist women‑only domestic abuse services for women and children, rooted in the Women’s Aid movement, offering single‑sex, trauma‑informed support to promote safety, recovery and healing, with signposting support.
AREAS WE COVER
We cover the Aylesbury Vale area. If you live outside of this area please refer to the map for local domestic abuse services, or to other agencies for further contact details and information.
NEED HELP NOW?
Are you in immediate danger? Call 999. For free information and support, call our 24hr Helpline on 01296 437777.