IDAS is a charity that provides comprehensive support services to all those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Our services include refuge accommodation, outreach support and access to a free, confidential helpline. We employ a team of accredited specialist workers to support people who need support through the criminal justice system.

We provide support to male victims of abuse as well as women and in some areas we are able to provide support to children and young people who are living in the community.

A lot of our funding comes from the local authority, trusts and the Police Crime Commissioner. We also depend on fundraising efforts to support the work we do with children and young people.

We work throughout York and North Yorkshire and have links with other specialist domestic abuse services throughout the United Kingdom.

Our main aim is to provide flexible, professional and responsive support services that meet the needs of anyone who has experienced violence or abuse.

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