b'Supporting families to start over Sarah *had been in a relationship marred with physical violence and coercive control for over ten years. She left with her three children. The EVP helped Sarah purchase a security After her partner promised hed change,camera for the house and arranged newshe removed an intervention order that waslocks through a locksmith service.in place and allowed him to move into theSarah also used her EVP package to purchase familys new home. school uniforms and schoolbooks for her children.Sadly, the violence escalated and Sarah askedAs a result, Sarah was able to build her him to leave. Sarah applied for a violenceconfidence in conversations with her lawyers restraining order, but it was denied. and gain a better understanding of the court Sarahs house was being broken into regularlyprocesses that were occurring.and she realised the spare set of keys hadShe told our team she was feeling muchbeen taken. safer at home.She was feeling unsafe at home and in Sarah said being able to pay for her childrens the community. school uniforms and books was a great relief Contact with the perpetrator was still occurringand it also gave her the breathing space to pay due to court orders around child visitationoff some of her other debts.and she described having to endure ongoing* This is a true story about real people. Some details such as names intimidation during these times. have been changed to respect the wishes of the people featured. The photo accompanying this story is for illustrative purposes only. Sarah was informed about the EscapingIt is not a photo of the people featured in this story.Violence Payment (EVP) which could helpput in place measures to provide a sense Find out moreof normality for her and her children.'