Who is Liberty Group for?
Liberty Group is for young women, aged 16 – 24, who live in Canterbury, Ashford or Folkestone & Hythe and have experienced domestic abuse. The programme is suitable if you’re in the relationship now, or are dealing with the effects after leaving.
Domestic abuse is experienced in many relationships, it can be from a partner, a child, parent, other family member or someone you have a close intimate relationship with. In Liberty Group, you will look at how to stay safe, as well as tactics that are used to gain power and control in relationships.
When and where is Liberty Group run?
Rising Sun coordinates and manages several Liberty Group programmes throughout the year in safe locations in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe. There are also opportunities to take part in an online Liberty Group if you’re unable to attend a face-to-face group.
Liberty Group runs for a 10-week period, with weekly group sessions lasting between 1.5 – 2 hours.
The programme is suitable for you if you’re in, or have recently left an abusive relationship. To ensure the safety of everyone attending, we use a number of locations for the group. You will be notified of the location for the group once you’re confirmed on the programme.
What will I gain from Liberty Group?
Liberty Group aims to help you move past abuse to live a healthier and happier life. It does this through:
- Helping you understand the tactics that abusers use to gain power and control
- Illustrating the effects of domestic abuse on yourself, and children
- Helping you recognise healthy and unhealthy relationships in the future
- Increasing your self-esteem and confidence
- Building support networks with those with similar experiences
- Sharing community resources for further support
