Since 1994
Join us in remembering the milestones on JWA’s journey towards ensuring that Jewish women and girls do not suffer domestic abuse or sexual violence alone.
JWA's Journey
1992
JWA freephone national helpline launch
1993
Housing corporation gives £480k towards JWA refuge
1995
JWA incorporated as a charity
1996
First JWA fundraising lunch
1997
JWA refuge opens - First kosher refuge in Europe
1998
JWA joins the Women’s Aid National Federation
2000
Toilet door poster campaign launched
2003
JWA campaign raises awareness that domestic abuse exists across the whole community
2004
Launch of cross-communal JWA Shabbat
Launch of Youth Education Programme
JWA Founder and Chair, Judy Usiskin, awarded an MBE
2006
Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks condemns domestic abuse
2007
The “Call Yourself A Mensch” campaign invites men to show their support
2011
Manchester office opens
2014
Invitation to attend reception at Downing Street
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis becomes Patron of JWA
2016
Launch of ‘Safer Dating for Young People’ programme
2017
JWA contributes to creation of domestic abuse legislation
JWA receives Women’s Aid National Quality Standards accreditation
2019
Sexual Violence support service launch
Launch of ‘Sexual Harassment in the Workplace’ programme
2022
JWA successfully lobbies for Get refusal and faith-based abuse to be recognised in the Domestic Abuse Act, 2021
Launch of our Schools Prevention Programme