Winch Stories

Sarah is a young person who has been traumatised by domestic violence at home. Her school has focused on behavioural issues. Instead of support Sarah receives punishment via ‘behavioural points’. Sarah’s story highlights the urgent need for schools to focus on supporting students with adverse childhood experiences rather than punishing them, emphasising safety, trust and working with skilled partners…..read more

M is a woman who experienced abuse as a domestic helper abroad and faced abandonment by her family. Upon arriving in the UK, she was forced to work long hours, with no support or respite. She struggled alone for many years…..read more

My first contact with the Winch was one of the ‘Connecting Parents’ sessions that was nearly a year and a half ago. At the time I was in emergency accommodation….read more