Early Intervention & Prevention
Oasis supports children and young people affected by Domestic Abuse, and their parents,to reduce vulnerability and increase their knowledge, resilience and safety. We run a number of projects and services to help improve the lives of young people in our communities.
early intervention and prevention
Mentoring - A safe and non-judgemental 1-2-1 space for 7 - 25-year-olds that builds trust to promote an understanding of, and recovery from domestic abuse and toxic relationships.
Dedicated programmes for adolescents who have lived experience of domestic abuse
Post-abusive relationship programme of support for non-abusive parents and their primary school-aged children
Healthy relationship workshops and training in schools and community settings. The workshops are interactive, focussing on exploring issues around consent, understanding the dangers and dynamics of grooming and the importance of assertiveness.
“Being able to talk through problems and finding different ways of solving them and learning to accept I can’t solve everything was really useful
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Making a referral
Referral criteria
Children and young people who:
Are currently experiencing interpersonal violence and abuse
Have experienced abuse and violence in their home
Young families recovering from abuse
Becoming vulnerable as a result of childhood experiences
We will assess how best we can provide support.
For professionals
Please use the Referral Form to refer someone to the Early Intervention & Prevention Team, who will work with the young person to figure out which programme is best for them. If you would like to know more please call our helpline on 0800 917 9948
Please be careful to password protect your referral, it is essential for safeguarding our clients' personal information.
How to submit a referral:
Please email the completed, password protected form (sending the password separately to the document), to:
THANET AND DOVER
Mobile: 07718657157
NORTH KENT & MEDWAY
Refer yourself
If someone at home is abusing you, your mum, dad, grandparent, guardian or carer, or a young person you know, that is not ok. We can talk to you if you’re worried.
You can refer yourself to our services - call our helpline on 0800 917 9948
Abuse doesn’t have to be physical. If someone at home is being called names – fat, stupid, lazy – or is regularly shouted at or made to do things that make you uncomfortable, those are all signs that something is not ok.
If you don’t feel comfortable reaching out to us, a trusted person may be able to help you. This might be:
Your teacher
Your parent, guardian or carer (if they're not the abusive person)
A family friend or neighbour you know very well and trust
A nurse or doctor
A police officer
Childline is a free, private, and confidential service for anyone under 19. You can call them on 0800 1111 about anything, big or small, and not just domestic abuse
“I genuinely didn’t expect to grow as much as I have. I’d given up on myself before mentoring”
“We are all so much happier. The course has been massively empowering. I needed to identify in myself what I needed to do to move me along and this course helped me do it”
Are you worried about your relationships?
This may be your first experience with romantic love or sex. It doesn't mean it is the right relationship for you or how everyone else feels when in a relationship.
You can use this page to think about what relationships should feel like for you.
Resources
We’ve created resources and activities for working with young people, to help them to learn about healthy relationships. Oasis can also come to your school, community group or workplace to run a workshop or training session - just get in touch.
Oasis is committed to ensuring that all people affected by domestic abuse can access the support they need appropriately and fairly. Our services are inclusive - irrespective of age, gender, gender identity or orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, we can provide care and support.