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Does Love hurt?

Who is it for?

Young Women aged 16-25.

We all have the right to feel safe, respected and free to be ourselves.

We shouldn’t be made to feel scared, intimidated or controlled.

how will The Freedom Programme help me?The Freedom Programme is a free 12 week course (1½ hours a week) that informs and supports women to understand controlling relationships

The Freedom Programme is about change to...

• Develop knowledge and understanding of controlling and abusive relationships and how they affect your health and well-being.

• Help you recognise the warning signs of an abusive person.

• Build confidence and self-esteem so that you can take control of your life.

• Offer you information and support to empower you to make safe and positive changes in your life.

• Bring you together with other women, where you can share your experiences in a safe and confidential environment.

If you have ticked any of these boxes, you may be experiencing a controlling relationship... please read on.

Take the Quiz

• Are there times when you are afraid of your boyfriend or partner?

• Have you stopped seeing some friends and family because your boyfriend or partner doesn’t like them?

• Does your boyfriend or partner ever sulk, smash things and shout at you?

• Does your partner check your phone, facebook or emails?

• Are you ever pressured into sex?

• Are you blamed for your boyfriend or partner’s moods/temper/abuse?

• Are you put down, made jokes about or called names?

an hour and a half a week could change your life

Home

I love YOU so much

I miss you when we’re not

together

Where are you?

Who are you with???

Why aren’t you replying, are

you with someone else?????

CALL ME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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“ “I feel not so alone, and

there are people out there

that do understand. It’s

comforting to know that.

“ “Excellent. Highly recommend it. Just to be aware and build confidence.

“ “Very helpful, safe and easy to talk and you notice you’re not the only one, and it’s not your fault.

“ “Amazing. The best thing I’ve

done for myself. Insightful,

uplifting, unforgettable...

women supporting women.

Really inspirational!

What is it like?

Want to know more?

The Freedom Programme is being run from a venue in central Bath.

You don’t have to walk straight into a group – we can offer a Pre Freedom 1:1 meeting to make sure this is the right service for you.

The Freedom Programme is safe and confidential. It is open to women across Bath & North East Somerset and beyond.

The programme and Crèche facilities are free.

For more information:Tel: 01225 354659Mob: 07531116548– text or callwww.freedomprogramme.co.uk

Partnership agenciesOff The Record: (01225) 466 989www.offtherecord-banes.co.uk

Southside: (01225) 331243www.south-side.org.uk

B&NES council: (01225 331243)www.bathnes.gov.uk/domesticviolence

Useful Websites:www.julianhouse.co.ukwww.hideout.org.uk www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk www.respectnotfear.co.ukwww.brokenrainbow.org.ukwww.womensaid.org.uk

The Freedom Programme is delivered as part of reNeW which includes

accommodation and support for people affected by Domestic abuse.

www.julianhouse.org.uk/projects-and-services.htm