CASWA is a specialised organisation in Caithness and Sutherland for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. We have nearly 15 years of experience of delivering a support and information service and are registered in Scotland as a charity and a company limited by guarantee.
We operate an outreach service which is delivered by our domestic abuse specialists across and throughout the area through our Women’s Service and Children & Young People’s Service. In addition, we also recognise our role in raising awareness and providing education about domestic abuse. Please see the services section for more information.
we are a team of 12 women specialised in supporting women, children & young people
We are regulated by the Care Inspectorate, for the last 2 inspections (2016; 2018) across all areas tested (care & support, management & leadership and staff) we have been marked as excellent. Our most recent report can be accessed here: Care Inspectorate Report 2018
Our Duty of Candour report can also be accessed here
Our Vision
- A community that is aware of, intolerant of, and challenges abuse, in all its forms.
- People within our community are responsible for their behaviours and actions, and have respect for each other and themselves.
- CASWA is an accepted, integral part of our community; supporting and empowering women and families to recover, move on and live in safety.
Our Purpose
- To support women, children & young people effectively, by providing practical and emotional support to those experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.
- To educate the wider community on domestic abuse and its impacts and legacy.
- To promote the service, so that all women and children & young people in Caithness and Sutherland are aware of CASWA.
- To provide the resources to make CASWA fit for purpose and financially sustainable.
Our Values
We are:
- Professional
- Confidential
- Dedicated
- Knowledgeable
- Compassionate and Empathic
- Person-Centred in our Approach
- Reliable
- Non-judgmental
- Flexible
- Innovative, Creative and Fun
- Welcoming
- Empowering
- Ethical
- We have Integrity.
Posters made by Women, Children & Young People who have been supported by CASWA.
