Experience of
Domestic Abuse

As part of our aim to encourage and empower women, all of our hubs offer the ‘Own My Life’ course specifically created for women who have experienced domestic abuse. This is an innovative, creative and educational 12-week course that seeks to support women in regaining ownership of their lives whilst explaining key concepts in easy to understand terms.

Recognizing the unique needs of incarcerated women, we piloted the first ever collaboration between a prison and the Women’s Liberation Collective to deliver the ‘Own My Life’ course to women actively serving sentences. Through day release (ROTL), participants were able to access this transformative programme from within the community.

Natalie from the Women’s Liberation Collective said this about us: “Handcrafted creates hope-filled, joyful spaces to enable women to own their lives.  We love their open hearted support of women, their willingness to try new things, and the ways they meaningfully value our partnership to make the biggest difference to women’s lives”.

Building on this work, we are due to work with Natalie to pioneer a version of ‘Own My Life’ tailored specifically for girls and young women.

Beyond this, each hub provides a safe, welcoming, and psychologically informed space specifically designed to support individuals affected by domestic abuse. Providing person-centred support, our aim is to provide a supportive environment where trainees can engage in activities - from woodworking to craft activities - that promote healing and self-expression. Our offering is carefully facilitated to help build confidence, foster emotional resilience, and encourage positive social connections. Alongside learning new skills, individuals benefit from opportunities to share experiences, receive peer support, and enjoy refreshments in a compassionate community setting dedicated to their recovery and empowerment.

Make a referral to one of our hubs by following this link.