February Service Shout Out

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Calan DVS is a leading domestic abuse charity in Wales, dedicated to providing safety and inspiring positive change for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and abuse. Established in 2012 through the merger of Neath and Lliw Valley Women’s Aid, Calan DVS has since expanded by incorporating organisations such as Brecknock Women’s Aid, Bridgend Women’s Aid, and Ammanford Women’s Aid.

Calan DVS offers a range of trauma-informed services designed to meet the needs of those experiencing domestic abuse:

Accommodation Services – Safe refuge spaces across South and Mid-Wales offer immediate shelter for individuals fleeing abusive situations.
Community Support – Specialist Domestic Violence Support Workers provide confidential consultations, risk assessments, and personalised safety planning. Support also includes housing advice, financial guidance, relationship counselling, parenting support, and referrals to specialist agencies.
Group Programmes – Tailored programmes for women, men, children, and young people focus on recovery, resilience, and education around healthy relationships. Key initiatives include the Freedom Programme, Recovery Toolkit, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Recovery Toolkit for Children and Young People.
The Lighthouse Project – Funded by the National Lottery, this initiative includes two specialist programmes supporting male victims and families who choose to stay together despite domestic abuse. It promotes safer environments and stronger relationships through a trauma-informed approach.

Beyond direct support, Calan DVS is committed to raising awareness and educating the community on domestic abuse:

Training Services – The organisation offers training for professionals, community groups, and individuals to help them recognise and respond to domestic abuse effectively.
Collaborative Efforts – By working with various agencies, Calan DVS ensures a coordinated response to domestic violence, providing comprehensive support for victims.

Contact Information

If you or someone you know needs support, or if you would like to help Calan DVS in its mission, you can get in touch through the following channels:

Phone Numbers:
Ammanford: 01269 597474
Brecon: 01874 625146
Neath Port Talbot: 01639 633580
Radnor: 01597 824655
Bridgend (Assia Suite): 01656 815919
Email: enquiries@calandvs.org.uk

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Founding Director, Michelle, has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for Family Support and Advocacy.

By PEGS Admin • June 15, 2026

Child to Parent Abuse organisation founder awarded MBE The founder of a social enterprise which has supported thousands of parents impacted by abusive behaviours from their children has been awarded an MBE. Michelle John, originally from Pembrokeshire in Wales but now based in Shropshire, was among the names announced for the prestigious accolade in the King’s Birthday Honours List this year. In 2020, Michelle set up not-for-profit organisation PEGS with the aim of supporting parents and carers, training professionals, influencing local and national policy, and raising awareness of Child to Parent Abuse – which is thought to affect up to one in ten households in the UK. Since then, she has grown a team of experts who have trained police, social workers, teachers and many other professionals to better recognise the signs of CPA, support parents, and signpost to specialist organisations. In addition, Michelle set up a range of parent-focused initiatives including daily practitioner-led online sessions, a Facebook peer support group which now has 3,300 members, and one-to-one offerings for those at highest risk. PEGS launched a CPA Covenant for employers in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, only the fourth such covenant to be backed by the Government, and Michelle has advised everyone from the Home Office to Channel 4 and the BBC on CPA – the latter for storyline on Hollyoaks and EastEnders. Her work has seen CPA covered by journalists across television news programmes, national newspapers and magazine, and regional press and radio, and she’s received numerous awards both in the UK and internationally. Michelle, whose MBE was awarded for Family Support and Advocacy, said: “This honour is also shared with the parents who have trusted me along the way: they drive me, inspire me and I will always stand with them. “I feel proud, privileged and very grateful – and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me and PEGS along the way. There is much more to come for PEGS, and we will continue to work every day for the parents and carers who have been or continue to be impacted by CPA. “There is so much to reflect on from the journey of the last six years, and there have been many highlights and challenges along the way. I am sure there will be many more in the future – although being told I’d received an MBE will always remain a truly incredible moment that I’ll remember forever!” For more information about us, visit www.pegsupport.co.uk or search for 'PEGS' on social media!