News and Updates
Plymouth Therapy Update
PRESS RELEASE 23/07/2019 First Light are pleased to announce the expansion of their sexual violence counselling provision in Plymouth to include victims of historic sexual abuse. The charity is asking people in Plymouth to [...]
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 [...]
