Witness Against Abuse By Health And Care Workers
Witness
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1052419
- Status
- Removed
- Registered
- Jan. 30, 1996
- Removed
- Feb. 10, 2010
Activities
WITNESS works with people whose trust has been breached by health or social care workers. We provide training on professional boundaries for practitioners, support services for the public and undertake research. We also work on influencing policy to prevent abuse happening in the future.
Objects: 1.to Relieve The Mental And Physical Distress Of Members Of The Public Who Have Been Victims Of Sexual, Physical, Mental And Other Abuse By Professionals Working In Health Care And Social Work In Particular But Not Exclusively By The Provision Of Information, Advocacy, And Support Services 2.to Advance The Education Of The Public And Professionals About The Existence Of Different Abusive Practices By The Professionals, Including Sexual, Physical And Mental Abuse, And The Treatment Of Those Who Have Been So Abused By: (A)the Provision Of A Reference And Resource Library, And (B)the Provision Of Seminars And Workshops.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- Who
- Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Country
- Ireland, Scotland
- Region
- Throughout England And Wales
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2009 | - | - |
| March 31, 2008 | £224,500 | £204,575 |
| March 31, 2007 | £333,559 | £307,165 |
| March 31, 2006 | £236,605 | £278,601 |
| March 31, 2005 | £208,249 | £219,182 |