I worked with Manchester Rape Crisis and Women’s Aid initially to facilitate women who have experienced domestic abuse and rape. A sad fact that emerged is most women are harmed by someone they know and often in their own home. I began the project with a question – a technique I often employ and offered a title to the group
ME & MY HOUSE
- Is this the house you have come from?
- Is this the house you live in now?
- Is this the house you are going too?
I provided a template for the house and a series of materials. Using my skills I enabled the group to build their house.
I was asked to develop this work with women from The Pankhurst Centre who had requested that they became involved; all three organisations are based in the Centre and the houses had gained their interest.
The project developed into a street rather than individual houses – with gardens and alternative road signs. © In November 2009 we engaged with the international campaign “16 Days of Action against Violence against Women”
The project is currently being filmed by M.A. students from Salford University.
I hope to upload the film in 2010.
I am currently writing an evaluation report which will be available to organisations I work with on request.