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We currently have 11 refuge spaces for women and children throughout the Motherwell & District area. We provide two types of accommodation: Women are allocated a support worker who will support them with all of their practical and emotional needs throughout their journey in refuge.
We have a purpose – built refuge which is inclusive of 6 self-contained flats. One of these properties is adapted for disabilities and is wheelchair accessible. These properties are both one- and two-bedroom properties. This building has an on-site office where we can provide direct and ongoing support to women and children. Within this building we have a children’s playroom and a teenage room.
We have 5 refuge properties within the Motherwell District Community. There are no on-site offices at these properties.
Domestic abuse is a gendered crime which is deeply rooted in the societal inequality between men and women. It is a form of gender-based violence, violence “directed against a woman because she is a woman. We support women to understand this inequality and educate them around Gender Based Violence. We support women who have experienced all forms of abuse including sexual abuse and provide support to recover from the trauma of their abuse.
MDWA is a grassroots, community-driven support charity and network for women and children at risk of domestic abuse.
MDWA is affiliated with Scottish Women’s Aid.
Our website features a “Safe Exit” button which is always displayed down the right-hand side of the website on any device which looks like the following:
