Refuge? What is it like?

[Thelongwaytofreedom]

We may have to temporarily go into a refuge fr a short while. I have tried to avoid this, but I have to consider going into a refuge.

• Do they have individual flats / apartments?
• Are they safer than normal accommodation?

Any information much appreciated. I am sure WA will be able to explain, but I cannot talk right now and it only just has become an option.

Possibly Mosman's experience as a 6 year old may not accurately reflect today's average experience?

Hi all just to catch up: I cannot go into a refuge at all with a male teenager. Will read messages later, thank you all, just wanted to update.

What a shame, although I can imagine there's good reason. I hope they can offer you other support.

I would hope the facilities have improved for sure but I doubt it's any different in terms of the experience of being a child in a normal middle class home being taken to a quite different environment. I have to say I would take the children to relatives or friends before a refuge. People usually have more options than they think, if anyone I vaguely knew said they were considering a hostel I'd offer them a roof.

Are you talking about a hostel Mosman or a refuge?

OP, I am so sorry that a refuge isn't an option for you with your son.

Please be very very careful in renting the cottage.
Make any arrangements on guaranteed safe computers.
Abive all, although it may be tempting to take something that is remote .....please please find something which has close proximity to neighbours who would hear if something did kick off.
Tell the local police about the situation, on arrival, and ask fora quick response if you need to make a crisis call.

However upsetting this may be for them as it happens....it is the gateway to a life free of fear. Just keep reassuring them of that.
Have you asked WA what support they may be able to offer someone who can;t use the refuge because of having a son?

Take care. Stay safe. There is a lot of support here for you if you need it.

Are they not one and the same ? Forgive my ignorance I was under the impression the terminology was. We went to a hostel for women who'd suffered violence.