News and Updates
Healthy Relationships Programme
The most commonly asked question about the healthy relationships programme, particularly regarding the primary school sessions is, ‘is it necessary’? The answer is yes, but not only is it essential the pupils are loving [...]
Did that just really happen?
As part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Week we are sharing real stories from real people..... ''Did that just really happen? I’m a do-er, a positive person, always trying to see the best in others. [...]
Is this love? A teenager’s experience of domestic abuse
A teenager from the South West has spoken of her experience of an abusive relationship. Maddie* was just 17 when she experienced physical, emotional and verbal abuse from her boyfriend, also aged 17. During [...]
First Light delivers new sexual violence services across the South West.
South West charity First Light today (1 October) delivers new services to support people who have been affected by rape and sexual assault. First Light is now delivering the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor [...]
First Light launches 100 days, 100 ways fundraising campaign
First Light is asking people in Cornwall and Devon to sign up to 100 days, 100 ways and fundraise to help support people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. 100 days, 100 [...]
First Light to lead £7.2 million contract for domestic abuse and sexual violence services in Cornwall
South West charity First Light together with national children’s charity Barnardo’s have won a £7.2m contract to deliver vital services to support people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who have experienced domestic abuse [...]
