Recognise
Help hair and beauty professionals recognise possible signs that someone may be experiencing abuse.
A SWACA community initiative
My Safe Space
In partnership with Jaz Hair by Kim
A connection can make a difference
A trusted conversation.
A connection to support.
Sometimes, it feels easier to talk to someone you already know.
SWACA and Jaz Hair by Kim are working together to help hairdressers and beauty professionals recognise possible signs of domestic abuse, listen with care and connect people with specialist support.
How My Safe Space works
Trust starts with listening.
Everyday community relationships can help people find a way to support.
Listen
Offer a compassionate conversation, without judgement or pressure to disclose, leave a relationship or make a police report.
Connect
Connect people with specialist support from SWACA, respecting their safety, circumstances and choices.
Participating professionals will be supported to understand their role and its boundaries. SWACA provides the specialist knowledge behind the initiative.
Rooted in our community
Built on relationships.
Backed by experience.
Hairdressers and beauticians build relationships through years of conversation, familiarity and care. Kim’s longstanding connection with her clients brings something valuable to this partnership: trust that has grown naturally over time.
SWACA brings more than fifty years of experience supporting people in Sefton. Together, we want to turn that trust into opportunities for people experiencing domestic abuse to find support.
Everyone deserves to feel safe, regardless of gender or background.
For salons, businesses and supporters
Join the scheme.
Support the change.
Could your salon, business or organisation be part of My Safe Space? We welcome interest from hairdressers, beauticians and others who want to make a difference.
You could join the initiative, introduce a potential partner, fundraise or contribute towards its development.
Let’s start a conversation.
To find out about joining or supporting My Safe Space, contact the team.
mysafespace@swaca.comEnquire about the schemeFor personal support, please use SWACA’s contact details below.
Help the initiative grow
Small contributions.
More connections.
Our ambition is to learn from the Sefton initiative, expand across Merseyside as resources allow and share what works with other areas.
Talk to us about supporting My Safe SpaceFor you, or someone you know
Want to talk?
You do not have to talk about anything before you feel ready. Contact SWACA for specialist support, at your own pace.
See it, hear it, call it out.
People experiencing domestic abuse should never have to face it alone.
