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How Libraries Can Support Survivors of Domestic...

How Libraries Can Support Survivors of Domestic...

This is an interview with Holly Case, a Senior Team Officer for Surrey County Council Libraries in the UK. Beyond Access spoke with Holly about her libraries’  award-winning  work to serve survivors of domestic abuse in their community, which goes far beyond reading material to include outreach programs, self-esteem workshops, and information sessions.  How did you get the idea to start this program? At first it was as simple as making sure publicity about domestic abuse and where to find help was available in libraries, which was difficult during a time when it was still considered to be more of a hidden problem. Particularly in a county like ours which has a perceived air of wealth, domestic abuse is...Read More
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