Growing Up, Getting It All Wrong : Why Early Relationship Education Matters
(A guest blog for the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Abuse, by an EdShift Trustee Kate Adamson) As part of the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Abuse campaign, I’m honoured to contribute this piece as a guest writer and Trustee for EdShift. This blog explores what it was like growing up as a […]
“Victims in Their Own Right? Babies, Children, and Young People’s Experience of Domestic Abuse.”
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s New Report, and EdShift’s Response. The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales has released a landmark report titled “Victims in their own right? Babies, children, and young people’s experience of domestic abuse.” This powerful report calls for a systemic shift in how society recognises and supports children affected by domestic […]
Daniel’s Story: A Journey of Healing
At EdShift, we believe in the power of creativity to help children and young people navigate trauma, find their voice, and build a brighter future. But to keep offering these life-changing services, we need your support. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at The Halifax Hoedown, a fundraiser that will help ensure we […]
The Women Who Paved the Way for Domestic Abuse Advocacy
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history. At EdShift CIC, we recognize the vital role that women have played in advocating for survivors of domestic abuse and ensuring that children impacted by domestic violence receive the support they need. For too long, domestic abuse was a hidden […]
Understanding Intersectional Trauma of LGBT+ Youth
This LGBT+ history month and Children’s Mental Health Week, lets dive deeper into understanding intersectional trauma of LGBT+ youth… For LGBT+ youth, the journey of self-discovery and acceptance is often met with profound challenges, particularly when intersecting identities—such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or disability—add additional layers of complexity. Intersectional trauma arises when systemic oppression, […]
Halifax Hoedown – Let’s Dance for a Cause!
Dear Calderdale Community, We are gearing up for the most spectacular event of the year – the Halifax Hoedown Fundraiser! This isn’t just any event; it’s a chance for our wonderful community to come together, celebrate, and make a monumental difference in the lives of children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Why the […]
How You Can Support EdShift In 2025
EdShift CIC continues to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people in Calderdale, using creative arts to empower those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. As we step into 2025, your support is more crucial than ever to help us sustain and expand our work. Here’s how you can […]
Penny Moe: A Survivor’s Story – My Art is My Voice
My name is Penny, and my life has been shaped by the suffocating weight of silence and the liberating power of creation. I grew up in Myanmar, a country of breathtaking culture and beauty, but also one deeply scarred by conflict and systemic oppression. These dualities—beauty and pain, resilience and suffering—have followed me, defining both […]
A Survivor’s Poem: Keys to a lock, I remember everything.
Survivor stories take many forms—sometimes they are spoken, sometimes written, and sometimes they are expressed through poetry. The following poem, submitted anonymously, powerfully captures the complex emotions of surviving abuse and the lasting impact of being unheard. Keys to a Lock I lived with my mother, my sister, and my stepfather I told her […]
Holly Newton: A Life Lost to Control
In the wake of Holly Newton’s tragic murder, there are vital conversations that need to be had—not just about the violence itself, but about the deeper societal issues at play. Holly’s death has brought coercive control into the spotlight, exposing how this insidious form of abuse can manifest in the lives of young people. As […]
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