Draft:Jewish Women's Aid
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Jewish Women's Aid (JWA) is a UK charity that supports Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. It provides practical and emotional support, education, and community engagement programmes aimed at preventing abuse within the Jewish community.[1][2]
Submission declined on 2 December 2025 by DoubleGrazing (talk).
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Comment: We need to see what reliable and independent secondary sources have said about this organisation, not what the organisation has said about issues it advocates on. DoubleGrazing (talk) 12:10, 2 December 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: One note is that the article should definitely be titled Jewish Women's Aid. The "(JWA)" is optional, but there is no reason the acronym should be the primary title. I am still in the process of reviewing the sources. Drew Stanley (talk) 19:59, 9 October 2025 (UTC)
| Formation | 1992 |
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| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 1047045 |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Chief Executive | Sam Clifford |
| Website | jwa.org.uk |
History
Jewish Women's Aid was founded in 1992 to address the lack of specialist domestic abuse services for Jewish women in the United Kingdom. The organisation grew from a small volunteer network into a professional charity offering counselling, advocacy, refuge spaces, and outreach services.[3]
Activities
JWA provides confidential support to Jewish women experiencing domestic or sexual abuse, including counselling, legal advice, and emergency accommodation. It also operates a helpline and specialist advocacy service.[4]
The charity runs educational workshops in schools, synagogues, and community settings to raise awareness of healthy relationships and gender-based violence. Its annual Shabbat Against Domestic Abuse campaign aims to engage Jewish communities in conversations about domestic abuse prevention.[5]
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