The iMatter Programme: for women who have experienced domestic abuse

Victim Support’s online iMatter programme has been designed for women aged 16 and over who have been, or are currently, victims of domestic abuse.

It is suitable for those who are not high risk, and is available in the following languages: English, Welsh, Urdu, Bengali, Polish and Gujarati.

The programme is delivered online, by Zoom, across 10 weeks in groups of up to 12 women. Sessions are facilitated by two specially-trained Victim Support staff members. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Each session focuses around group discussion and the sharing of ideas, but participants will not be asked to share anything they do not wish to. The focus of iMatter is not on individual experiences, but on helping victims of domestic abuse move on in their recovery journey.

The programme looks at the importance of self-worth, self-care and mindfulness.

Fill in an online referral form

If you’re looking to self-refer to the iMatter programme, or are a professional working with someone that you think would benefit from the iMatter programme, you can complete our secure online referral form.

Useful links and helplines:

• Ask for ANI – a domestic abuse code word scheme, in which women experiencing abuse can ask for help at thousands of Boots stores and other pharmacies across the UK.
• Refuge – supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Women’s Aid – working to end domestic abuse against women and children.

Helplines

• National 24 hour domestic abuse helpline — 0808 2000 247
• Live Fear Free Helpline (Wales) — 0808 80 10 800
• National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline — 0800 999 5428
• Karma Nirvana — 0800 599 9247
• National Stalking Helpline — 0808 802 0300
• Revenge Porn Helpline — 0345 6000 459
• Childline — 0800 1111