CEA Quarterly Update
A Message from the Crisis Intervention Team Leader
As Team Leader, I’m incredibly proud to share the latest updates from our Adult Support Team. Each quarter brings its own challenges and successes, but one thing remains constant, the team’s dedication to empowering survivors and strengthening safety within our communities. The work we do is deeply humane, often complex, and always grounded in compassion and collaboration. This update highlights just a few of the many ways our team continues to grow, develop, and make a real difference.
Training, Growth and Development
Both Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates (IDAAs) within the adult team have successfully completed their accredited IDAA training — a significant milestone that reinforces our commitment to safe, informed, and survivor-centred practice.
The team has also completed Safe & Together training, deepening their understanding of perpetrator patterns and strengthening their advocacy work. In addition, one team member has recently completed First Aid training and taken on the role of Resident First Aider in our service, a fantastic achievement that supports both staff and service users.
Looking ahead, the team is working together to develop a new Crisis Consultancy model. The aim is clear: to reduce waiting times and ensure that individuals in crisis can access timely, meaningful support when they need it most. This innovative approach reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to safety, compassion, and empowerment at every level of service delivery.
Partnership in Action
A special thanks goes to Wheatley Care for their ongoing support and collaboration. We’ve consistently received positive feedback from clients about the care and professionalism of their staff. A particular mention must go to one of their team members who has gone above and beyond to support one of our clients. His assistance in helping her settle into a new home after leaving refuge has made a huge difference to her sense of safety and belonging. Partnerships like these are vital, and we’re incredibly grateful for the continued teamwork across agencies that makes this kind of success possible.
Looking Ahead: 16 Days of Action
As we approach the annual 16 Days of Action campaign, the team is excited to take part once again. This global movement shines a light on the impact of gender-based violence and reinforces the need for collective action, awareness, and advocacy. Our team will be using this time to engage with the community, raise awareness, and highlight the strength and resilience of those we support every day.
Spotlight on National Awareness
Recent figures released under Clare’s Law reveal that over 900 domestic abuse warnings have been issued — a stark reminder of the ongoing need for awareness, education, and early intervention. The team continues to support individuals through this process, ensuring they are informed, supported, and empowered to make safe choices about their relationships.
This quarter has truly been a time of progress, partnership, and purpose. My thanks go to every colleague, partner agency, and supporter who continues to stand alongside us in our shared mission, creating safer communities and empowering survivors to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Get Involved
If you’d like to learn more about our work, upcoming events, or ways to support our mission, visit our website or follow CEA on social media. Together, we can continue to raise awareness, strengthen safety, and stand against domestic abuse in all its forms.
A Message from the Children and Young Peoples Team Leader
Continued Professional Development is important to all of us at CEA. We are grateful for the many opportunities we have to take part in the specialised training courses that are on offer which aid our ongoing professional development and the ability to maintain our knowledge of what may be changing around us whilst also being able to share good practice and keep supporting our clients to the best of our ability. Recently, staff members attended the Children and Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse training delivered by Scottish Women’s Aid. Updates in relation to domestic abuse statistics were shared as being: 2023 to 2024 over £63k incidents of domestic abuse were reported to the police. 81% of these were abuse against women, 15% were abuse against men, and 4% was between same sex partnerships. However, only 20% of incidents are reported to the police. This shows how much still goes unreported.
The children’s team also took part in an in-house training session in August which involved meaningful exercises around self-evaluation to develop the service and our process to ensure a streamlined and effective service that is fit for the needs of our young clients. This was a beneficial exercise and all staff members contributed enormously throughout which just goes to show the dedication and passion they have in helping those in need of our support.
Now that October is fully upon us, we are already preparing for the festivities in the lead up to Christmas. Watch this space for more information to come on our 2025 Christmas Toy Appeal. Last year we were able to help so many families over Christmas because of the generosity of others. They were able to enjoy their time together over what can often be a financially and emotionally difficult time for many families.