WHO
WE
ARE
The Women’s Railroad guide was created to share practical knowledge that may help women move towards safety and independence.
Abusive relationships often involve isolation, control and the erosion of confidence. Access to clear information about financial preparation, safe departure and legal protections can help women make informed decisions about their futures.
It was developed to help women understand that they have options and that change is possible.
This guide is intended as general information. It does not replace specialist domestic abuse support or legal advice.
If your device or internet use may be monitored, consider using a safe phone or computer to view this information.
WHY
IT WAS
CREATED
WHY
IT WAS
Because abusers often make the victim feel isolated, not only on the outside but inside their own minds. And I wanted to give them the power back, the power to have options.
CREATED
The Women’s Railroad was founded by Jade Maria Burrowes, Director of IMGG Ltd. Jade’s proximity to domestic abuse began early and came from multiple directions: a family member, a childhood friend, and across generations of women she loved. These were not abstract experiences. They were people she knew, people she tried to help even as a child, and people she never forgot.
That proximity, and the helplessness that comes with witnessing harm you are too young to stop, shaped everything that followed. Jade decided to study for an LLB with the intention of becoming an advocate for women and children affected by domestic abuse. The guide was the result: a resource she wished had existed, built for the women who need it most. Because abusers often make the victim feel isolated, not only on the outside but inside their own minds. And I wanted to give them the power back, the power to have options.
“Women experiencing domestic abuse are not lacking courage. They are lacking a clear, practical route. The Women’s Railroad exists to give them that.” Jade Maria Burrowes, Founder.
Founder of The Women’s Railroad,