While Christmas is a time of festivity for many, for women and girls experiencing abuse, it is a time of fear and danger. Instances of domestic abuse increase by 20% over the festive season and as a result, many survivors will need urgent access to safe shelter, advice, and vital resources
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Christmas comes with a lot of pressures – especially for survivors of abuse who can feel trapped and anxious. Many survivors face extra barriers to escape abuse due to increased financial strain, abusers controlling their every move and increased time spent with family during the holidays. During Christmas and its aftermath, frontline services face overwhelming demand and can struggle to meet the needs of many survivors requiring urgent support.
Solace provides emergency shelter, trauma-informed counselling, and essential resources needed to ensure survivors feel safe and empowered at Christmas, and beyond. Your support can ensure Solace can meet the increased demand over Christmas, a time when nobody should feel alone and unsafe. With matched donations, your support has double the impact, helping those in crisis find safety and hope. Donate today to protect survivors this holiday season.