Resources

Literature Review

Luminary’s Literature Review was undertaken to ensure that our mission and approach are responding to a genuine, documented need and are informed by the recommendations of existing research. It involved extensive reading and analysis around the theme of unemployment among women, particularly survivors of gender-based violence.

We read a wide variety of research but attempted to base this piece of work in our ‘home town’ of North East London where Luminary’s work is rooted. We discuss the key barriers to employability for women who have survived gender-based violence and note recommendations for our model, many of which have already been implemented.

Literature Review

Downloadable Resources

During this lockdown period, our Charity Team has been creating some incredible resources for our trainees and recent graduates.

These include: self care packs, a resource pack for mums, safety planning and financial support advice. We have decided to share these resources in the hope that they can also be of help to you. Whether that is taking the time to practice self care, or knowing what support is available to you during these challenging times.

Each resource is free and downloadable, just click on the image of the resource you would like and it will start to download.

Downloadable Resources

During this lockdown period, our Charity Team has been creating some incredible resources for our trainees and recent graduates.

Each resource is free and downloadable, just click on the image of the resource you would like and it will start to download.

Literature Review

Downloadable Resources

During this lockdown period, our Charity Team has been creating some incredible resources for our trainees and recent graduates.

Each resource is free and downloadable, just click on the image of the resource you would like and it will start to download.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Safety Planning

Safety planning for when home doesn't feel safe.

Financial Support

Advice on the financial support available to you.

Mum's Pack

Resources, tips & advice while schools are closed.

Future Focus

Working toward employability.

Future Focus: Goals

Planning & working toward our goals.

Future Focus: 1

Building our Confidence Part 1.

Future Focus: 2

Building our Confidence Part 2.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Safety Planning

Safety planning for when home doesn't feel safe.

Financial Support

Advice on the financial support available to you.

Mum's Pack

Resources, tips & advice while schools are closed.

Future Focus

Working toward employability.

Future Focus: Goals

Planning & working toward our goals.

Future Focus: Confidence 1

Building Our Confidence Part 1.

Building Our Confidence Part Two Resource

Future Focus: Confidence 2

Building Our Confidence Part 2.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Safety Planning

Safety planning for when home doesn't feel safe.

Financial Support

Advice on the financial support available to you.

Mum's Pack

Resources, tips & advice while schools are closed.

Future Focus

Working toward employability.

Future Focus: Goals

Planning & working toward our goals.

Future Focus: 1

Building Our Confidence Part 1.

Future Focus: 2

Building Our Confidence Part 2.

SELF CARE RESOURCES

Self Care Week One

Focusing on dealing with difficult emotions.

Self Care Week Two

Discussing and exploring Mindfulness.

Self Care Week Three

Exploring Resilience and how we can develop it.

Self Care Week Four

Endurance and recognising things we are proud of.

Self Care Week Five

Learning to accept our emotions.

Self Care Week Six

Working on self-trust.

Self Care Week Seven

Balancing positive vs. negative thoughts.

Self Care Week Eight

Maintaining a hopeful outlook & practising visualisation.

Self Care Week Nine

Practicing Self-Compassion.

Self Care Week Ten

Setting SMART Goals.

SELF-CARE RESOURCES

Self Care Week One

Focusing on dealing with difficult emotions.

Self Care Week Two

Discussing and exploring Mindfulness.

Self Care Week Three

Exploring Resilience and how we can develop it.

Self Care Week Four

Endurance and recognising things we are proud of.

Self Care Week Five

Learning to accept our emotions.

Self Care Week Six

Working on self-trust.

Self Care Week Seven

Balancing positive vs. negative thoughts.

Self Care Week Eight

Maintaining a hopeful outlook & practising visualisation.

Self Care Week Nine

Practicing Self-Compassion.

Self Care Week Ten

Setting SMART Goals.

Helplines

If you are on this page because you are a woman looking for support, Luminary cannot provide emergency assistance but we have included a list of useful helplines and resources below. As a UK based organisation, we are not able to signpost to services outside the UK. However, you can access support through a search engine using your locality and key phrases to describe the support you need (ex. “Dublin emergency shelter"). Please remember, if you're at risk of serious harm, contact the emergency services or local authorities in your locality. We hope you find the support you need.

MENTAL HEALTH

If you are at serious risk of harm, or experiencing Self Harm or Suicidal thoughts, call NHS: 111 and your GP for an urgent appointment.

Papyrus HOPELINE (under 35's) : 0800 068 4141

Samaritans: 116 123 or text Shout to: 116 123.

www.mind.org.uk

DOMESTIC ABUSE

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300

Womens Aid: Domestic Abuse Helpline Directory

The Pavement: List of Support Services for Vulnerable People

HOMELESSNESS

Shelter: 0300 636 1967

Local Authority Housing Options Teams (HOST) have a duty of care if someone presents as homeless. You can find the phone number for your HOST at: www.gov.uk/homelessness-help-from-council

MODERN SLAVERY

Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700

PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Beyond Support

SELF-CARE RESOURCES

Self Care Week One

Focusing on dealing with difficult emotions.

Self Care Week Two

Discussing and exploring Mindfulness.

Self Care Week Three

Exploring Resilience and how we can develop it.

Self Care Week Four

Endurance and recognising things we are proud of.

Self Care Week Five

Learning to accept our emotions.

Self Care Week Six

Working on self-trust.

Self Care Week Seven

Balancing positive vs. negative thoughts.

Self Care Week Eight

Maintaining a hopeful outlook & practising visualisation.

Self Care Week Nine

Practicing Self-Compassion.

Self Care Week Ten

Setting SMART Goals.

Helplines

MENTAL HEALTH

If you are at serious risk of harm, or experiencing Self Harm or Suicidal thoughts, call NHS: 111 and your GP for an urgent appointment.

Papyrus HOPELINE (under 35's) : 0800 068 4141

Samaritans: 116 123 or text Shout to: 116 123.

www.mind.org.uk

DOMESTIC ABUSE

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300

Womens Aid: Domestic Abuse Helpline Directory

The Pavement: List of Support Services for Vulnerable People

HOMELESSNESS

Shelter: 0300 636 1967

Local Authority Housing Options Teams (HOST) have a duty of care if someone presents as homeless. You can find the phone number for your HOST at: www.gov.uk/homelessness-help-from-council

MODERN SLAVERY

Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700

PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Beyond Support

Helplines

MENTAL HEALTH

If you are at serious risk of harm, or experiencing Self Harm or Suicidal thoughts, call NHS: 111 and your GP for an urgent appointment.

Papyrus HOPELINE (under 35's) : 0800 068 4141

Samaritans: 116 123 or text Shout to: 116 123.

www.mind.org.uk

DOMESTIC ABUSE

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300

Womens Aid: Domestic Abuse Helpline Directory

The Pavement: List of Support Services for Vulnerable People

HOMELESSNESS

Shelter: 0300 636 1967

Local Authority Housing Options Teams (HOST) have a duty of care if someone presents as homeless. You can find the phone number for your HOST at: www.gov.uk/homelessness-help-from-council

MODERN SLAVERY

Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700

PROSTITUTION/SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Beyond Support