Women Against Abuse

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

Allison* cringed at her reflection in the mirror as she gently dabbed concealer over the bruises circling her eye.

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Up until three years ago, Kathleen's* life was defined by her husband's moods, needs and whims.

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Sheila arrived at the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter after waking up in a hospital emergency room.

When I first met my abuser, I was just 14 years old and he was 20. I thought I was in love, so I ignored the disapproval of my mom and sister.

Former emergency shelter resident Dana*, intelligent and bright-spirited, worked hard for her credentials.

Doreen Davis is a longtime supporter of Women Against Abuse who has used her expertise in traditional labor law to assist WAA for over two decades.

The life-saving work that Women Against Abuse achieves each day would not be possible without the support of advocates in the community.