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Q. How do I know if I’m experiencing abuse? Domestic abuse is not always physical – it is a pattern of controlling, threatening and coercive behaviour, that can also be emotional, economic, psychological or sexual. Abuse is a choice a perpetrator makes, and isolation is already used by many perpetrators as a tool of control. If you need help recognising the signs of abuse, you can find…

Across the country domestic abuse is soaring as victims are trapped with abusive partners during the coronavirus lockdown. Figures, as of Saturday, in the UK show that there were 12 deaths reported in the last 5 days from domestic abuse. Normally in the UK, 2 women per week are murdered. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls to them. The facts are…

MK-Act is committed to providing a high quality service to our clients and partners but we also want to keep our clients, visitors, staff and volunteers safe.  The Government has categorised our services as essential and we are following the latest guidance and doing all our support over the phone unless we are unable to do so. Our team of staff and volunteers continue to work and…

MK-ACT (MKWA) An established charity providing domestic abuse support services within Milton Keynes. www.mkact.com Housing IDVA (37.5 Hours FT) We have an exciting opportunity to work for our organisation in partnership with Milton Keynes Council (MKC) providing a high quality service as a Housing IDVA to support those who experience Domestic Abuse (DA).  Providing targeted independent domestic violence advocacy and support for people who approach The Homelessness…

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 20th February MK ACT, the Domestic Abuse Charity for Milton Keynes, is appealing for help this year from individuals and companies to support them by raising money so they can refurbish 8 of their refuge flats. From April 2018 to March 2019 MK Act supported 1574 people who were affected by domestic violence. MK ACT’s Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Lolly Marlborough…

MK-ACT (MKWA)An established charity providing domestic abuse support services within Milton Keynes. www.mkact.com Complex Needs Worker (37.5 Hours) We have an exciting opportunity to work for our organisation providing a high quality service as a Complex Needs Outreach Worker to support those who experience Domestic Abuse (DA).  Your role will be to work intensively with clients who have complex needs to support them in accessing services.  Part…

MK-ACT (MKWA) An established charity providing domestic abuse support services within Milton Keynes. www.mkact.com Volunteer Coordinator (16 hours) We have an exciting opportunity to work for our organisation coordinating our volunteers to support those who experience Domestic Abuse (DA), in a variety of roles. With Senior Managers and Trustees you will maintain and develop a high-quality volunteer scheme that meets the needs of both MK-Act clients and…

MK ACT are very grateful for any support whether it be financial or items to support families suffering from domestic abuse. This year we would particularity love funds to pay for some trips (to the seaside, a local farm etc) to enrich the lives of the children we support who may not otherwise get to experience these things or have these happy family memories. 1. Last Resort…

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 2019 On the 25th November, the world marked White Ribbon Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. From then until the 10th December, we are encouraging everybody to take part in the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. MK ACT, the Domestic Abuse Charity for Milton Keynes, in partnership with Safer MK, held a domestic abuse conference last week to mark White Ribbon…