Specialist Pathways

Abuse and disempowerment can be seen in many different ways which affect women throughout their lives. ReNEW has specialist knowledge and experience of supporting women in several key areas and offers support through our core services:

Involvement with the Criminal Justice System can be traumatic for both those who perpetrate offences and the victims of those offences. ReNEW recognises how the Criminal Justice System can contribute to ongoing abuse and disempowerment and supports women to feel safer and empowered to live the life they want.  

ReNEW recognises all aspects of a woman’s identity and how being a woman connects with other aspects of their identity. ReNEW considers all aspects of a woman’s diversity and seeks to empower women to feel equal and respected within their community. 

Leaving the military and transitioning to life as a civilian can bring a host of unique social and emotional challenges. ReNEW has personal and professional understanding of military culture and supports current and ex-service women as they navigate the next chapter of their life. 

The experience of pregnancy and parenting can generate a range of complex and often conflicting emotions, particularly for survivors of abuse and trauma. ReNEW has specialist experience in supporting individuals, and organisations working with women who are pregnant or parenting. 

Experiencing abuse and harm within relationships can have a significant impact on the individual's health and emotional wellbeing. ReNEW has specialist expertise in supporting women who have experience of domestic violence and abuse within various relationships (family, friends, intimate partner etc).

Nobody Told Me!?

As part of our pregnancy and parenting pathway, we are excited to have received a grant from the National Lottery fund to run mental health workshops for new and expecting parents in the North East. These workshops are grounded in feedback from new parents in local communities, in what they feel would have been helpful in supporting their adjustment to their role. The workshops will be free to attend and hosted in local community spaces, with a cuppa and a biscuit to help put people at ease. We are aiming to run these from early 2026. The workshops will cover: 

• A brief introduction to ReNEW
• Common challenges, feelings and emotions experienced by new parents​
• The process of adjusting
• The impact of marginalization ​on adjusting to the role of parent
• The impact of birth 
• The impact on identity and relationships
• Tips on how to cope from other new parents
• Where to go for more help and support; how to know if you need it

ReNEW has specialist knowledge and experience of working to support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia), Brain Injury and people suffering with memory problems associated with aging. We offer neuroaffirming support and understanding to individuals with these diagnosis to reduce the impact this has on their lives. 

For further information regarding gaining support, consultation, or training through any of these pathways, please get in touch using the contact form on our website and we will arrange a time to speak with you.