Domestic abuse charity gets £60k to help children

A domestic abuse charity has received £60,000 of funding to help child victims to "break the cycle of abuse".

The Haven Wolverhampton said the grant from Staffordshire Freemasons would go towards funding a therapeutic worker in the children and young people's service for two years.

The role provides victims with tailored therapies, health and wellbeing sessions and a range of activities and support workshops.

Cheryl Scriven, senior services manager at The Haven, said the provision would support children to "heal from trauma" that had "severe detrimental effects" lasting into adulthood.

"Breaking the cycle of abuse sets children and young people up for a more positive future that's free from abuse and the disadvantages that it brings," she added.

John Lockley, head of Staffordshire Freemasons, based in Bushbury, said it was "incredibly rewarding" to support the charity.

"Supporting young people who have experienced abuse and trauma is incredibly humbling, and we have no doubt that many children will benefit," he added.

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