148,141 couples divorced in 2006
- Office for National Statistics
The trauma of a marriage breakup is not fully appreciated by society and as such is under-addresssed and under-resourced.
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Media information

DRW is a self-help organisation that deals specifically with the emotional trauma of separation and divorce. You will find comprehensive information about DRW on this web site. We are always happy to answer further queries and discuss your planned article or programme. Call us on 07000 781889, email drw@drw.org.uk or contact your local workshop.

DRW will support anyone producing an article or programme which tells how DRW has run sucessfully for over 15 years and has helped many thousands of people in the UK. We can provide extensive material from letters and feedback taken from end of course questionnaires and arrange interviews with those who have experienced personal growth through their involvement with DRW.

Requests for interview

DRW receives many requests from the media looking for divorcees who meet the criteria of an article or programme they are producing. We are happy to meet these requests but doing so takes precious time and effort from our volunteers. We are only willing to provide this if it increases awareness of DRW. We are also careful to protect workshop particpants who may be emotionally vulnerable.

The following guidelines are provided to help journalists and producers meet our requirements:

The article or programme should make DRW available to more people. This is our main incentive to help. DRW must be mentioned in a positive light and contact details given. We may need written assurance of this in advance.

The content must not conflict with the fundamental principles of DRW. We wish to avoid programmes that have a specific agenda. For this reason a synopsis of the interview should be provided in advance and a list of specific questions given to the interviewee.

The article or programme must not hurt the absent party or any children. The interview must not be an opportunity for someone to get revenge. Equally we would not support two parties being put up in a head to head contest. Children are particularly vulnerable to seeing a parent on TV putting a one sided view. The content should concentrate on the individual's recovery and growth since separation and refer to the part that DRW played in this.

The interviewee should be given a specific opportunity to speak about their experience without being judged by others on the programme. We wish to avoid the confrontational type of public debate.

Privacy of those not directly involved must be respected. We will not allow filming, or any reporters to be present, during an actual workshop. We can stage a real group sharing session with people who have agreed to take part if required. We do not give access to our database of previous participants.