50th Anniversary Celebration!
We were incredibly delighted to celebrate our 50th anniversary with a fantastic event at the University of Kent!
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Together with victim-survivors, professional agencies and our community, we empower and support adults and children impacted by domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
Rising Sun supports women and children affected by domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe. We aim to prevent domestic abuse and provide specialist services which are survivor-centred, trauma-informed and gender-responsive. We work in partnership with survivors and other professionals to bring about lasting change, and advocate for survivors to ensure their voice is heard and listened to.
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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