What We Do
Northam Victim Empowerment pairs direct victim support with prevention work, because responding well after harm and reducing harm in the first place are the same job.
Confidential trauma counselling for adults and children affected by domestic violence, sexual offences, assault and other crime. Sessions run one-on-one and in support groups, in the language the client is most comfortable with.
We help clients understand protection orders, prepare statements, and know what to expect in court. Where possible, a support worker accompanies the client to their court dates.
Practical planning for people who are still at risk, with referrals to shelters, health facilities, SAPS, legal services and social development.
Dialogues, school and workplace sessions, door-to-door outreach and campaign events that build understanding of rights, reporting routes and healthy relationships.
Workshops with volunteers, community structures and partner organisations so that the first person a victim speaks to responds with care and refers correctly.
We convene and take part in local forums with SAPS, clinics, traditional leadership, schools and municipal structures so that services connect instead of duplicating.
Much of our work happens through other people — volunteers, community caregivers, educators and partner staff. Regular training sessions and working groups keep referral routes clear and responses consistent across the district.
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Food security
Our food garden programme supplies fresh vegetables and practical food support to the families we walk with, because counselling goes further when there is a meal on the table.
It also doubles as a hands-on activity for support groups — planting, watering and harvesting together, with the harvest shared among participants.
