Farida Women’s Centre

 FWCFarida means ‘unique &precious’.

The Farida Women’s Centre can provide a range of support services for women offenders/ex-offenders who live in the Oldham area.

We provide a range of services to women ex/offenders and their families at all stages of the Criminal Justice System, including;

  • Police triage (arrest)FWC 2
  • At court (diversionary order or release)
  • In custody /Through-The-Gate
  • On license or community payback activity

What we do:

  • Create a safe women only space where we can provide one-to-one support to women affected by the Criminal Justice System
  • Develop self-esteem
  • Provide advice, guidance and referrals for issues such as housing and accommodation, debt, employment and training opportunities
  • Activities and workshops
  • Women only job club
  • Provide links to POPS’ Family Support Services
  • Facilitate user forums for women and their families
  • Provide access to the Probation Service and the WISER programme.

The Farida Women’s Centre is open:  10am-5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

For appointments or enquiries please contact:FWC 3

Kath
[T] 07825 799560
[E] women@partnersofprisoners.co.uk
The Farida Women’s Centre, Brunswick House, 31 Union Street, Oldham