Michelle W

Calan DVS is one of the largest domestic abuse charities in Wales and are committed to working in partnership to end domestic violence and abuse. Our team of Specialist Support Workers are passionate about what they do and deliver much needed services to support some of the most vulnerable people in society across; Mid, West and South Wales. Calan's services range from core domestic violence services for female victims including refuge, support in the community and crisis drop-in services to support for children and young people exposed to domestic violence and abuse (DVA). We deliver trauma-informed family programmes taking a ‘whole family’ approach and facilitate programmes and community services specifically designed for lgbtq+ victims of domestic abuse and male victims of domestic abuse. It is a fundamental principle of Calan DVS that no person should be discriminated against by reason of race; religion; beliefs; national origin; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; age; disability; marriage or civil partnership; pregnancy or maternity - in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Calan DVS is passionate about working in partnership with other agencies across Wales and the UK and by working collaboratively with our partners and other agencies, we can provide the best possible services. Collaborative working enables us to both identify and support each other to plug any gaps in those services.