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"It has been a great learning experience": what it's like to be a communications intern at Hestia

Gabriella shares her experience of interning with Hestia's communications team during the pandemic Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 18th February, 2021

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"She would stay at these houses without pay, and would cook, clean and look after the children."

Marcia's* story as a victim of Financial Fraud (criminal exploitation) Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 23rd July, 2020

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"Thinking his life would be in danger if his captors returned, Hoang* ran away."

Hoang's* Story, of being a victim of forced-gang related criminality Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 23rd July, 2020

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"James was 16 when he was first lured into criminal exploitation."

James'* story of being a British victim of forced gang-related criminality Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 23rd July, 2020

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Life in a refuge: "The impact of the lockdown on the children is tough"

Nina, a Children and Family worker at a Hestia refuge, reflects on the impact of lockdown on children who've experienced trauma Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 26th June, 2020

Updated: 24th November, 2020

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"When I was referred to the Hearing Voices group, everything changed"

Claudette's Story of hearing voices and finding the support she needs Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 9th June, 2020

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Coronavirus: For victims of modern slavery, being told to stay inside can be a trigger to their past

Coronavirus: For victims of modern slavery, being told to stay inside can be a trigger to their past

Eliza, Team Manager for Hestia's Modern Slavery Response team, reflects on how lockdown is impacting the people she supports Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 11th May, 2020

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Coronavirus:

Coronavirus: "How do you explain to a young child that you can’t hug them anymore?"

Tamara, an Area Manager at Hestia, reflects on what life is like for women, children and staff at our domestic abuse refuges Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th April, 2020

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Coronavirus: "It’s definitely having an impact on the children"

Daniella* is living in a domestic abuse refuge with her children during the coronavirus outbreak Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 8th April, 2020

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Ruba's* Story: I didn’t think he would be impacted by what he saw. I was wrong

Ruba's* Story: I didn’t think he would be impacted by what he saw. I was wrong

Ruba* and her children's story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 6th December, 2019

Updated: 22nd January, 2020

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"He’d punish them by forcing them to sit on the stairs in the dark, for hours at a time."

Louise* and her children's story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 3rd December, 2019

Updated: 10th December, 2019

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"I'm a victim of modern slavery with a nursing degree, and now all I want to do is work"

Vlora's* Story of experiencing modern slavery in London Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 17th October, 2019

Updated: 14th November, 2019

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  • "My involvement has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life."

    50 Voices: John became involved with Hestia in 1971, just one year after it was founded. A former Chair of Trustees, John shares a little insight into Hestia over the years.

  • 186 mile walking in a month challenge

    186 mile walking in a month challenge

    Mental health issues is something close to my heart

  • Support for Women and Children escaping domestic abuse

    Support for Women and Children escaping domestic abuse

    Virtual run to support survivors of domestic abuse

  • UK SAYS NO MORE- help put a stop to domestic abuse

    UK SAYS NO MORE- help put a stop to domestic abuse

    Hestia provide vital support and I want to help raise awareness

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  • Bright Sky

    Bright Sky

    The Bright Sky app provides support for those experiencing domestic abuse as well as those concerned about friends and family members

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    We provide emotional and practical support to those experiencing domestic abuse across London through refuge accommodation and outreach support.

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    Because there is life beyond a crisis.

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    We provide safe houses and outreach support to victims of modern slavery in London.

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    UK SAYS NO MORE

    UK SAYS NO MORE is Hestia's national campaign against domestic abuse and sexual violence

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