Women Acting In Today’s Society (WAITS) was established in 1993 and is a registered charity. Working mainly in Birmingham and Sandwell, we have a specialist role in providing domestic abuse and female offending services for the city’s diverse community. WAITS provide holistic one-to-one and group support to address the practical, emotional and psychological needs of our clients on their journey towards empowerment. Unlike some other organisations, we are not time-bound, meaning we can offer ongoing support for as long as it is needed. We directly support women through the following services:

• The Domestic Abuse Service - supporting women who have experienced/are currently experiencing domestic abuse.

• The Community Integration Project (CIP) - supporting women who have offended in the past or who are at risk of offending/re-offending in the future. Also, our employability program offers flexible 1- 1 mentoring and coaching support to clients who wish to gain employment, further training or volunteering experience as part of their integration into community.

• Women’s Refuge - supporting women who are fleeing from, or who are facing homelessness due to, domestic violence.

• Community Organising - helping them build their understanding of the policies that govern us and develop the skills to participate in forums and decision-making processes. WAITS also provide additional services:

Additional services are: Counselling, Befriending Services, Referral Services and weekly workshops.

Our impact on the community
WAITS supports over 300 Domestic Abuse survivors and their children annually. Our Staff Supports women to report their abuse to police, supports mothers in child custody cases, provide safe accommodation for women fleeting Domestic