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Helping those responsible for abuse and everyone in our communities

Our aim is to build communities where everyone knows how to identify abuse and bring it to an end. We raise awareness and provide education on how to spot and respond to abusive relationships in schools, businesses and communities; we train and work with other professionals to help them recognise abusive relationships; and we work with those responsible for abuse to end the cycle of their violent and abusive behaviour.

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What kind of support do we offer?

Support to help those who abuse others to change their behaviour and build healthy relationships
Raising awareness in the community to educate and prevent abusive behaviour
Training and support for professionals to enable more people to identify and respond to abusive behaviour

“I feel like I’m now able to just do me, to be able to focus on myself and be able to do what I want when I want.

With the help of Glow I’ve just landed myself a new job as a care-worker, I’ve got a big heart and I always find myself putting other people first, I like to help people who can’t help themselves. I want to help those people who deserve to be looked after.”

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Chris' story

What was the challenge?

Glow became aware of Chris assaulting his ex-partner when social care workers reported it. Together they have two children who had witnessed the attack. Chris has an extensive criminal history for violence, drug offences and theft. Chris refused to cooperate with the social care workers, and was often verbally aggressive to them. Through conversation, it emerged that Chris had a limited understand of what domestic violence is, and that he was brought up by his father who believed that violence was acceptable if someone offended or disrespected another.

How did Glow help?

When staff from Glow spoke with Chris, it was clear that he had limited understanding of what domestic violence is and how it can impact on others, believing that it could only be physical. Chris was honest with his answers and when staff gave examples of other types of abuse, he thought about his actions and consequences, despite it making him uncomfortable.

On Glow’s second meeting with Chris, staff were impressed by his improved understanding of domestic abuse and how it affected his ex-partner children. A change of social worker had helped to improve the situation at home and expressed his desire to take up Glow’s offer of support.

What was the impact?

As a result of Glow’s support and Chris’ cooperation:

Chris is attending group sessions that enable him to continue to improve his behaviour
Chris has developed skills to deal with stressful and difficult situations, without becoming abusive
Chris understands the importance of communication and taking time to think about what he has been told before acting on it
Chris is committed to having a healthy relationship with his family, and can express his remorse

Chris' story

What was the challenge?

How did Glow help?

What was the impact?

As a result of Glow’s support and Chris’ cooperation:

Chris is attending group sessions that enable him to continue to improve his behaviour
Chris has developed skills to deal with stressful and difficult situations, without becoming abusive
Chris understands the importance of communication and taking time to think about what he has been told before acting on it
Chris is committed to having a healthy relationship with his family, and can express his remorse

Jake's story

What was the challenge

Jake was referred to Glow as a result of physically assaulting his son. Jake had a history of domestic abuse against his partner in their relationship and admitted that he had verbally, emotionally and physically abusive.

Jake blamed his abusive behaviour on drinking too much alcohol and feeling in adequate because of childhood trauma.

Jake had realised that his abusive behaviour was getting worse and that he needed support to stop this, but didn’t know where to go for help.

How did Glow help?

When talking with staff at Glow, Jake spoke about his desire to understand and take responsibility for his actions. He acknowledged that he had been abusive and this had impacted his children.

Because of Jake’s desire to improve his behaviour, Glow was happy to offer him a place on one of our programmes to help him end his abusive behaviour. Staff spoke with Jake in a group setting and helped everyone involved to understand what a healthy relationship is, the importance of communication as well as what techniques can be used when he finds himself in a stressful situation.

What was the impact?

As a result of Glow’s support, Jake:

Is able to recognise abusive behaviours and unhealthy relationships
Has kept in contact with his children
Is working with other services to address his alcohol use and depression
Has used techniques to deal with difficult situations without becoming abusive

Jake's story

What was the challenge

Jake blamed his abusive behaviour on drinking too much alcohol and feeling in adequate because of childhood trauma.

Jake had realised that his abusive behaviour was getting worse and that he needed support to stop this, but didn’t know where to go for help.

How did Glow help?

When talking with staff at Glow, Jake spoke about his desire to understand and take responsibility for his actions. He acknowledged that he had been abusive and this had impacted his children.

What was the impact?

As a result of Glow’s support, Jake:

Is able to recognise abusive behaviours and unhealthy relationships
Has kept in contact with his children
Is working with other services to address his alcohol use and depression
Has used techniques to deal with difficult situations without becoming abusive

Eddie's story

What was the challenge?

Glow became aware of Eddie when he applied for contact with his daughter. The court made it clear that Eddie would need to address his anger and complete a course, which helps to change the attitudes of those that are responsible for abuse.

As a teenager, Eddie had struggled to accept the death of his father. Because of this, he found it difficult to build and maintain relationships and control his anger. Later in life, Eddie had spent time in prison for physically assaulting his mother’s partner.

How did Glow help?

Eddie’s journey to rebuild his life and change his attitude towards domestic violence began with a positive start. He expressed his desire to receive help from Glow and would do what was needed to change his behaviour. He felt that this would help him to control his behaviour and give him the opportunity to build a healthy relationship with his daughter and partner.

Eddie was invited to take part in several group sessions, where staff explained what domestic violence is, how it impacts on others and what can be done to minimise the risk of it happened again. In these sessions, Eddie developed an understanding of what he had done and showed remorse for his actions. Staff also visited Eddie’s partner and explained the ongoing support they were offering Eddie and how we could also help her to rebuild her life.

What was the impact?

As a result of Glow’s support:

Eddie now understands and recognises his past abusive actions and the consequences of them on his family
Eddie is able to manage difficult and stressful situations without becoming abusive
Eddie’s partner has been supported through our freedom programme and knows how to contact us if she has questions or concerns

Eddie's story

What was the challenge?

How did Glow help?

What was the impact?

As a result of Glow’s support:

Eddie now understands and recognises his past abusive actions and the consequences of them on his family
Eddie is able to manage difficult and stressful situations without becoming abusive
Eddie’s partner has been supported through our freedom programme and knows how to contact us if she has questions or concerns

Do you need our support?

If you think you or someone you know could be in or responsible for an abusive relationship, get in touch.

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