Welwyn and Hatfield Women’s Refuge and Support Services (WHWR)
Women's Refuges offer temporary, crisis accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence and abuse. If you are experiencing neighbourhood violence or threats from your landlord you need to approach your Local Authority for help and advice.
Children generally enjoy their time in Refuge. There are always plenty of other children around to play with and they feel safe. The Child Support Workers will regularly open the well equipped children's area and, during school holidays, will organise outings and activities for children of all ages.
The Refuge has a large garden with an adventure trail for older children and springers, a sandbox and a slide for the little ones.
All children of school age must attend school and the Child Support Workers will offer their help in finding school places for your children. They will also offer you help and guidance if your children are exhibiting distress or behavioural difficulties as a result of living with domestic violence.
