Adele* was suffering from psychological and economic abuse. Her partner controlled all their finances and demanded to know where she was at all times.

He was verbally abusive and isolated Adele from her support network. Adele felt unable to leave and support the children on her own. She came to The Salvation Army at the point of desperation.

The Sallies helped her immediately with food and household goods, while a social worker worked with Adele to help her discover her strengths. She advocated with government agencies, and a financial mentor helped her gain financial independence. ‘A woman who has been abused loses her sense of capability, so we walk alongside her to help her find the strengths that she already has,’ explains our social worker.