Domestic Abuse Solutions for high performing teams and individuals
Waypoint is a consultancy focused on high performing teams and individuals, such as those in elite sport, providing the preventative training, recovery support, and organisational guidance needed to keep athletes and staff safe... and professional standards high.
We will work directly with your club, staff, and athletes to build a safer internal culture to promote performance and growth in the face of considerable adversity.
Through expert advice and individual strategies, Waypoint will make sure the intense pressure of professional sport never stands in the way of someone getting the life-changing support they deserve or having access to the knowledge they need to make positive life choices and where required, behavioural change.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence - The Facts
The Prevalence
Statistically, it is almost impossible that your team do not have at least one perpetrator and/or victim in it. Whilst statistics vary, it is accepted that at least 25% of females and 16% of males will experience abuse.
Regardless of how accomplished/established you or your organisation are, no one is immune.
The Impact - Individual
The individual impact of abuse is profound, affecting mental health, physical wellbeing, and professional stability.
High-performing environments require discrete and specialised sensitive management to support recovery.
The Impact - Team/organisation
Abuse compromises unity and distracts from core goals. Early intervention is essential to prevent cultural decay. Without proactive training and support, organisations face severe reputational damage and media scrutiny in the event of an incident occurring.
Support Available
All of our services are bespoke to each client's needs.
We offer preventative education, post-incident recovery, and personal support to uphold safety and professional standards.
Many of these services can be delivered online, but in person is preferred. They are suitable for individuals, groups, leadership teams, boards and even youth squads.
Our Experience
- Qualified Social Worker with nearly twenty years of experience managing safety and recovery for high-performing military personnel and elite teams.
- Holding a Masters in Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, I have served as a mentor at the Safe and Together Institute and delivered expert training across three continents.
- My global experience includes facilitating perpetrator programmes and restorative safety courses with a specialised focus on trauma-informed practice.
- I provide professional, discrete guidance to help individuals and organisations navigate complex challenges while maintaining the highest operational standards and/or performance.
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Prevention and Awareness
Education safeguards athletes and staff from harm alike, whilst offering early signposting for those that may wish support to stay safe or to change their behaviour.
This can be delivered in-person or online, and training can range from one hour to a full day based on your needs.
Restorative Work
Facilitating sensitive, trauma-informed restorative processes following incidents to stabilise teams and ensure accountability and recovery.
This can be delivered in a group or with individuals, however must be delivered in person.
1:1 Support
We provide private, expert guidance specifically for athletes and staff dealing with the complex reality of domestic abuse. Available both in-person and virtually, our sessions are designed for those who are:
• At risk or in danger
• Concerned for a loved one
• Seeking to change behavior
• Needing to stay safe
All of our services are bespoke to each clients needs, please contact us to discuss
Email: info@waypointconsultancy.co.uk