Pause works with women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeated pregnancies that result in children needing to be removed from their care. Through our intense, relationship-based programme, we aim to give women the chance to pause and take control of their lives.
Pause seeks to work with women in a way which addresses everybody in their lives – fathers of their children, partners, family members and friends – as well as professionals such a social service, housing, the NHS and the justice system. Partnership underpins our work, with the women, with local areas and with policy-makers and service providers.
The Pause model
The relationship between the women and their Pause Practitioners supports them to find new ways to overcome the problems of the past, meet the challenges of the present and build a better future.
Influencing
Pause works to amplify the voices of the women we work alongside to make things better. Our influencing work aims to harnesses the expertise, insight, and experience of women and Practices to influence and bring about positive changes to services and systems.
Our partnerships
Pause works closely with partners. Each Pause Practice is funded by and based within a charity or public sector organisation, and through our ongoing support and training, we maintain a strong bond with the Practices.
A learning organisation
At Pause, we are keen to learn from and share experience, whether it’s across our network of Practices or with partners and stakeholders. We learn from each other, and we learn from the women too.
Where we work
There are currently 25 Pause Practices operating across England. We aim to double this number by 2021, including opening Practices in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Pause Next Steps
At the end of the 18-month programme, we continue to offer support to women who have transitioned out of Pause.