We work with women in the Criminal Justice System (CJS)who have experienced domestic abuse through our Athena programme, which allows survivors to explore the subject of domestic abuse in a supportive and facilitated setting.
The Athena programme aims to increase awareness, confidence and self-esteem, reduce isolation and feelings of self-blame, and assist in the building of support networks.
All our programmes with women in the Criminal Justice System incorporate national and international best practice in the field.
Here’s what some of the women we have worked with had to say about Aurora New Dawn’s Athena programme:
“[The course took me on a]…journey and a path towards a new, safer and happier life”
“Great course, don’t turn your nose up. Give it a chance because you get more from it than you would ever believe. So do it, boost your confidence and change your life.”
“This was a big step for the ‘not knowing if anyone would understand me’. I was nervous and anxious not realising there was other people in the same boat. I don’t like talking about my past as this is the first time I’ve been open in front of other people. The facilitators made this experience as easy as possible and I would recommend this to anyone that has been through a bad time.”