"Empowering Lives, Providing Support."

Against domestic abuse

services

We are here to help victims of domestic abuse, honour-based abuse and forced marriage. If you are seeking a safe space in community or support in your own home, we can help.

We offer:

  • Confidential, empathetic, and non-judgmental person-centred emotional support to victims of domestic and abuse.

  • Access to information to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions.

  • Support to access legal support.

  • Support to identify and reduce risks and develop safety planning accordingly.

  • Support to apply welfare benefit, help with money matters and employability.

  • Specialist counselling services for you and your children.

  • Help to make informed decisions.
  • Support to access temporary accommodation.

Domestic Abuse & Mental Awareness Conference

Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Awareness Conference

Organised by Kaushalya UK

Kaushalya UK hosts an annual Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Awareness
Conference every January to shine a light on the vital and often overlooked link between
domestic abuse and mental health. The conference serves as a platform for survivors,
professionals, frontline workers, and community members to come together, share
knowledge, and act on the intersecting challenges faced by women and families affected by
abuse.

Held in Walsall, the conference features expert speakers, panel discussions, survivor
testimonies, and workshops. The focus is not only on raising awareness but also on
encouraging meaningful conversations that can lead to practical support, policy change, and
community healing.

At Kaushalya UK, we believe that open dialogue is essential in challenging the stigma
surrounding both domestic abuse and mental health, especially within South Asian and other
minority communities where these issues are often silenced.

Aims and objectives:

  • To raise awareness of the complex relationship between domestic abuse and mental
    health.
  • To highlight the lived experiences of survivors and amplify their voices.
    To foster collaboration between professionals, service providers, and community
    organisations.
  • To create a safe, inclusive space for open and honest conversations.
  • To share research, strategies, and best practices in supporting survivors.
  • To educate attendees on culturally sensitive approaches to mental health and abuse.
  • To inspire action through networking, collaboration, and community-led solutions.

 

Catering Services

At Kaushalya UK, we recognise that for many survivors of domestic abuse, the path to independence is fraught with practical barriers—from caring for young children and navigating language challenges, to overcoming a profound lack of confidence and support networks. These realities often make traditional full-time employment an impossible first step. In response to the need to develop financial resilience and independence, we have established a dedicated catering social enterprise, preparing and supplying quality food orders for events and gatherings hosted by other organisations. This flexible, home-centred model allows women to work at their own pace, around their caring responsibilities, and in a supportive, understanding environment. More than just a source of income, it rebuilds self-esteem, fosters new skills, and rekindles a sense of purpose and belonging. Buoyed by the positive impact we have seen, we are now keen to expand this initiative further—so that we can reach more women and offer them a sustainable, dignified route back into the workplace and wider community.

Trainings

We deliver trainings across communities to create:

  • Awareness of domestic abuse
  • Awareness of domestic abuse and communicating directly with victim
  • Awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness
  • Awareness around Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriages
 Aims of this course:

This course will help you to understand:

  • Meaning of the term ‘domestic violence and abuse’ (DVA).
  • How and why domestic violence and abuse happens.
  • Who the perpetrators and victims are.
  • The impact of violence and abuse on victims.
  • What the indicators are that DVA is happening in a family.
  • How children perceive DVA, the impact it has on their lives and how they can react.
  • Best practice in responding to concerns about DVA.
  • How and where you can access further resources regarding this topic.
  • How to raise awareness of the reasons behind, and impact of, domestic violence and abuse (DVA) on both the adult victim and the victim’s children.

This course should be taken by anyone who works with either children or their families.

Contact Us to find out about our next round of trainings for organisations and communities