The value and benefit of by women, for women services
"Here, I don't have to put up with violence, I can live independently. The staff here are really helpful. I have been able to take a step back and have the time to think about me and
make decisions about my own life. There's no stopping me anymore."
Women-only services are constantly being asked to justify their existence, despite the fact that
these services are needed and wanted by women, and have significant, positive impacts on
service users.
This report answers the following common questions:
- Why do women-only services exist?
- Do today’s women want and need women-only services?
- What are the benefits and value of ‘by women, for women’ services?
- Are women’s organisations facing specific challenges because they are women-only?
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Why women-only? reportDownload the
Why women-only? executive summary (Word)