Therapeutic Services Manager - Anat Rosenwaks Expand Anat is JWA's Therapeutic Services Manager and has been with us since 2013. She is responsible for all therapeutic services at JWA: counselling, support groups, children's therapy and complementary therapies. Her background is as a Clinical Psychologist, and she has specific expertise in trauma work. Anat loves working for JWA because, 'I enjoy working in a feminist organisation that is so passionate about ending violence against women and girls. working with such committed colleagues who always look at ways of improving our services is a very special experience.'
Volunteers Manager - Judy Roth Expand Judy Roth is our Volunteers Manager. She recruits and trains volunteers for administration, education, awareness, helpline and other roles. She is based in London but regularly travels up north to meet with and train volunteers there. Judy previously worked as a health visitor, and a teacher, and has experience of working in the Jewish community alongside volunteering experience including volunteer management.
Therapeutic services Expand JWA have a range of therapeutic services for our clients. These include: LINKS TO ALL OF THESE - face-to-face counselling in London, Manchester and Leeds - telephone counselling - children's therapy for our clients' children - body therapies
VAWG Outreach Lead - Ziona Handler Expand Ziona is our Violence Against Women and Girls Outreach Lead and she has been working for JWA since 2012. She trains Jewish professionals about domestic abuse and non-Jewish professionals about additional obstacles and challenges to reporting domestic abuse for Jewish women. Ziona is an integral part of the Advocacy Team. After previously working with Jewish survivors of domestic abuse, Ziona is passionate about raising awareness of the issues that women face and breaking down the barriers to accessing support.
Youth Engagement Worker - Amy Drage Expand Amy is our Youth Engagement Worker. She creates and delivers JWA’s informal education programme for young people aged 16-25, giving talks and workshops on healthy relationships and consent. Amy loves working for JWA because of all the different ways it supports women and girls, and because of how committed all the teams are to their work. Please be in touch with her if you would like to book a talk or workshop for your organisation, or for anything else youth-related: [email protected]
Schools Manager - Ilana Hutchinson Expand Ilana Hutchinson is our Schools Manager. She joined JWA in May 2019. She is responsible for the Education Programme working in Jewish schools with teenagers on healthy relationships education. She encourages young people to discuss what makes a healthy relationship and how to identify the signs of unhealthy relationships. Please be in touch if you would like to find out more about our Education Programme.
Sexual Harassment At Work Expand JWA has been invited by the Jewish community to support Jewish organisations (link) with training and policy development dealing with sexual harassment at work. This project is starting in XXXX 2019. Jewish organisations can contact our project coordinator directly.
Community Engagement Officer - Barbie Goldfoot Expand Barbie is our Community Engagement Officer and joined JWA in April 2023. Barbie is developing our Community Prevention Programme, engaging with synagogues and community organisations, educating about domestic abuse, and embedding healthy attitudes and practices. Barbie is an experienced trainer and educator in the community, working in areas such as sexual health, mental health, and neurodiversity. Barbie loves working for JWA because of its outstanding work to help Jewish women's lives.
Sexual Harassment Consultant - Emma Gray Expand Emma is the Project Manager of the Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Programme, a programme led by Jewish Women’s Aid in partnership with the Jewish Leadership Council. It supports organisations in the Jewish community via training, mentoring and policy good practice to create safe, respectful and productive workplaces, and to ensure sexual harassment is not tolerated. Emma is an experienced project manager who has worked in the VAWG sector for the majority of her career.
Finance Assistant - Danielle Bush Expand Danielle is our Finance and Admin Assistant working with Helen MacFoy.
Sexual Violence Expand 1 in 5 women are victims of sexual violence in the UK. We support women from 16+ (link) .......
Domestic Violence & Abuse Expand Domestic violence & abuse affects 1 in 4 women during their lifetimes. JWA supports women and children affected by it, with short-term and long-term support. Our range of domestic abuse services (link) includes immediate practical and emotional support, counselling, children's therapy and support groups.
Trusts and Foundations Consultant - Nicola Nathan Expand Nicola is our Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser.
Donor Care Consultant - Deborah Samuel Expand Deborah is our consultant Fundraiser who has been working on projects with us since October 2018. She helps raise essential funds which in turn ensures that we can continue our vital work. She also consult for other charities and enjoys (juggling) managing a variety of projects. Deborah loves working for JWA and is 'proud to be part of such a strong dedicated team whose combined aim is to help women and their children across our community.'
Office Manager - Suzi Epstein Expand Suzi is the Office Manager and joined us in March 2009. She looks after the smooth running of the London and Manchester offices and ensures staff are well equipped to carry out their important key functions within JWA. Suzi is a long-standing member of JWA and enjoys 'the close working relationship with staff, suppliers and volunteers.' Please email her to [email protected] with any administrative queries.
Communications Manager- Maytal Kuperard Expand Maytal is our Communications Manager. Passionate about people and the Jewish community, Maytal is an experienced communications and community building professional who brings many years of non-profit communications experience with her to Jewish Women’s Aid. Maytal loves working at JWA, ‘I feel very privileged to be working alongside inspiring colleagues at Jewish Women’s Aid, advocating for the protection and dignity of women and girls in the Jewish community and beyond.’
Sexual violence counselling service Expand The sexual violence counselling service offers specialist face to face weekly counselling from our base in North London. The counselling we offer is person centred and empowerment focused working at the woman or girls pace and valuing her as the expert in her life. We recognise that the impact of rape and sexual violence can be long-lasting and can be ‘triggered’ at any time, that as a survivor you may have been coping and surviving for a while but now feel it is time to get the support you deserve. We offer short-term counselling for survivors going through the Criminal Justice Process, and longer-term therapy for survivors who are not choosing this route or who have already been through this process. What is the Sexual Violence service? The Sexual Violence Helpline Independence Sexual Violence Advocates
What other therapeutic help can JWA offer? Expand Group work We offer group work where you can meet other women who have experienced domestic abuse, support each other and share information. The client-led groups are focused on building resources and moving forwards. The groups are facilitated by qualified counsellors. They are free of charge and take place at JWA’s head office. Body therapies We have an holistic approach and offer a few complementary therapies that can help you reduce stress, address body issues and take time to care for yourself. Children’s Therapy We have children’s therapists who can support the children of our clients, and offer parental guidance. For more information on any of these types of therapeutic help, speak to our Domestic Abuse Service.
How can I access the service? Expand If you are already being supported by our Domestic Abuse Service, they can refer you to our counselling service. Alternatively you can contact our Domestic Abuse Service on 0208 445 8060, to arrange an initial meeting and find out more about what we offer. If our service is suitable for you, we will arrange a meeting with our Counselling Manager. She will do an initial consultation, and place you on the waiting list.
Who are the counsellors? Expand Our counsellors are fully-qualified, with a strong understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on women, and the specific issues a client faces as a Jewish woman. All our counsellors work to a recognised professional code of conduct and ethics, provide a highly confidential service and receive regular supervision and training.
How can we help? Expand Weekly sessions with a counsellor in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space. This can be face-to-face (in London, Manchester and Leeds) or over the phone; 16 weeks of Person-Centred counselling, which can be extended if you and your counsellor feel it is beneficial to do so; Client-led support, regardless of whether you choose to stay in or leave your relationship; We support you to deal with the domestic abuse, whether you are currently experiencing it, or you have experienced it previously; We work within a safeguarding framework, which means we do provide a confidential service, but must always ensure that you and your children are safe. We might sometimes have to involve external agencies, as we will discuss with you in our first meeting.
Why have counselling? Expand Many women who are being controlled or abused in an intimate relationship feel confused, have doubts, and feel unsure about what is really going on. Counselling can help you clarify what is (or was) happening, validate your experiences in a safe environment, and help you find ways of coping. Counselling can help you move forward with your life.
What is JWA counselling? Expand Counselling is a talking therapy, based on regular weekly sessions with a counsellor, in a safe and confidential space. The overall aim of our counselling is to provide you with the opportunity to work towards living in a way that is more satisfying and meaningful. Being client-led, it will give you the opportunity to explore your options in your own way. It can help you to regain your power to make choices, and enable you to start to take back the control that others may have tried to take from you. It is time-out in the week for you; it is YOUR time, and it should be YOUR decision to engage with counselling.