The Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service works with the Canterbury Refuge to provide crisis accommodation and support services for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Women and children may access these services if they live in the Canterbury District They do not need to be living in the Refuge.

 

 

The Rising Sun recognises the devastating effect of living with Domestic Violence and is also committed to ensuring that local agencies know and understand the impact of Domestic Violence so that they respond sensitively and appropriately.

 

 

All Rising Sun staff are based in the Canterbury Refuge but women and children may be seen in other venues where appropriate. All the services offered by the Project are free and we aim to see women and children within a short time of requesting help. Women may self refer and phone the project for practical advice and information as well as more in depth support and counselling.