Our VAWG project accepts referrals from a wide range of agencies similar to those that refer into Blossom as well as
self-referrals. The young women supported have a wide ranging need around the gendered violence they have
experienced, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, rape, sexual abuse (historic), stalking and domestic abuse and coercive control. As a result of these experiences the young women often present with secondary needs such as poor mental health and emotional wellbeing, ability to regulate emotions, lack of confidence and self esteem, body image issues as well as eating disorders.
 

As with the Blossom service offer, support is flexible and person centred to suit the clients individual needs and
circumstances. Clients can access one to one support where they feel most comfortable. In person this can be at A
Way Out office, within the community as well as an education establishment. Clients can also access digital support to suit their needs too, this is helpful for clients who are in full time work or education. Client feedback to date evidences that being listened to and feeling cared for is different to support they have previously received.