Domestic abuse

Support for all victims of domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse and information on emergency safe spaces and signals.

England: national support

Emergency safe spaces and signals

999 – Silent Solution (cough or tap the handset and if prompted press 55 if it’s a genuine emergency)

Ask for ANI – ‘Ask for Ani’ scheme is the codeword for victims of domestic abuse to discreetly ask for emergency help in their local pharmacy

Boots – offer a consultation room for victims of domestic abuse – use ‘ask for Ani’ to make staff aware

Hestia – provides safe spaces at Boots pharmacies where people can contact domestic abuse services

Hollie Guard – personal safety app which provides alerts, alarms and silent alerts

Morrison’s Supermarkets – provides safe spaces in supermarkets with pharmacies – use ‘ask for Ani’ to make staff aware

Safe space locator by UK Says no more – directory of safe spaces when fleeing domestic abuse

Shelter – provides emergency accommodation and hostel support

Women’s Aid – provides emergency accommodation and hostel support

Forced marriage and honour based abuse

Forced Marriage Unit – joint Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Home Office unit leading on government forced marriage policy, outreach and casework

HALO Project – supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation

IKWRO Women’s Rights Organisation – supports women and girls that are victims of honour based abuse

Karma Nirvana – support for victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage

True Honour – supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Aanchal – part of Women’s Aid and provides a helpline, safe spaces, advocacy, immigration support and children and young peoples services

Angelou Centre – holistic support for black minority ethnic women, children and young survivors of domestic and sexual abuse

Beyond the Streets – charity that help women escape from sexual exploitation

Clare Walker Consultancy – runs the Freedom Programme for female victims of domestic abuse and a befriending service for survivors

Deaf Hope – sign language based service for deaf women and children who are victims of domestic abuse

Employer Domestic Abuse Covenant – a pledge from businesses to support women affected by domestic abuse to enter or re-enter the workplace

Female Genital Mutilation – confidential helpline for anyone affected or worried about female genital mutilation

Freedom Programme – a 12 week programme for women who have suffered domestic violence or abuse

Lotus Sanctuary – information and support for sexually exploited women and victims of domestic violence

Opoka – support for Polish women and children who are victims of domestic violence or abuse

Pause – support programmes for women who experience repeated pregnancies that result in children being removed from their care

Rail to refuge – scheme that allows survivors with a refuge space free rail travel

Rape Crisis – provides specialist support and services for women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse

Rights of Women – advice line offering legal advice to women

Safety4Sisters – support for women experiencing abuse and have immigration issues

Southhall Black Sisters – support for women fleeing domestic abuse with immigration issues and no recourse to public funds

White Ribbon UK – information and events to support ending male violence against women

Women’s Aid - 24 hour domestic abuse helpline ran by Women’s Aid and Refuge

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

1in6 – support for victims of male sexual abuse

Mankind – support for male victims of domestic violence or abuse

Men’s Advice Line – support for men experiencing any kind of abuse

Respect – support for male victims of domestic violence and perpetrators of domestic violence

Survivors UK – support for men who have been raped or sexually abused

Support for all

Alternatives to Violence Project – support for people to learn how to manage conflict in non violent ways

Bi Survivors Network – support for bisexual people of all genders that are survivors of trauma

Break the Cycle – runs separate domestic violence helplines for men, LGBT+ and stalking concerns alongside a national domestic violence helpline and confidence courses

Bright Sky app – information and support for anyone in an abusive relationship available in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Polish

Buttle UK – domestic abuse support services for children

Childline – support for people ages 19 and under which includes counselling services

Child to Parent Abuse Covenant – a Covenant aimed at parents, carers and guardians to provide drop in services that support victims of physical, emotional and financial abuse

Citizens Advice – a directory of organisations that may offer help to victims of domestic violence and abuse

Climbing Out Charity – funded 5 day programme to rebuild confidence for people who have survived a life changing event or trauma

Crimestoppers – contact to report domestic abuse

Destitution domestic violence concession on GOV.UK – information for people on a UK partner visa to claim public funds while applying to settle in the UK because of domestic violence

Dogs Trust Freedom Project – dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge

Domestic abuse: how to get help on GOV.UK – practical information to get help

Domestic violence and abuse support on NHS – how to recognise the signs of domestic violence or abuse

Domestic Violence Assist – support service to apply injunctions and court orders for domestic abuse victims

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) on GOV.UK – information on how to ask if someone has a history of violent or abusive behaviour

Family Lives – support for families struggling with relationships and periods of change

Galop – information for LBGT+ survivors of sexual violence

Gender violence – information on gender violence from Citizens Advice

Give Us A Shout – support for people experiencing a personal crisis such as abuse or assault and are unable to cope

Hidden Hurt – advice and information for people in an abuse relationship

Hourglass – support and advocates to prevent abuse of vulnerable older people

National Association for People Abuse in Childhood (NAPAC) – support for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse

National Centre for Domestic Violence – support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse to obtain protection against an abuser

National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline - provides a national and a London LBGT+ domestic abuse helpline service

National Stalking Helping – support for anyone currently or previously affected by harassment or stalking

NHS domestic violence information – how to get help if you are a victim of domestic violence

NSPCC – support to protect children suffering abuse and prevent it

Refs for Pets – pet fostering service when fleeing domestic violence

Revenge Porn Helpline – advice and support for all adults who have been victims of intimate image abuse

Safeline – specialist support for anyone affected by sexual abuse or rape

Supportline – confidential helpline service for emotional support

Surviving Economic Abuse – support and information about economic abuse

The Hideout – information to help children and young people understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action

Translations of domestic abuse information on GOV.UK – information for victims of domestic abuse available in other languages

Victim Support – support for anyone affected by crime

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Emergency safe spaces and signals

BDAP Support Hubs - Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership - safe spaces for women and men experiencing domestic abuse

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership - Promotes needs rights of women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse, to improve services and to work towards the elimination of sexual abuse

Domestic Violence Support Groups in Bedfordshire - domestic abuse and domestic violence support groups for women in Bedfordshire

Domestic Abuse Charity - Stepping Stones (Luton) - Services are free for women living in Luton who have suffered abuse

Emergency Short Term Temporary Accommodation Based Service (Refuge) – Womens Aid Luton - offers safe, secure and confidential accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse

i am cherished - to support victims of domestic abuse and many of the related consequences in Hertfordshire

Herts Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre - support to any woman over 18 living in Hertfordshire who has experienced rape, sexual assault, or any form of sexual abuse

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Families First Bedfordshire - Service for Men and Boys who have experienced sexual and/or domestic violence

ParentChum – Support for men experiencing domestic violence- Men’s Advice line

Support for all

Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership - brings together key Agencies across Bedfordshire to raise awareness to improve our local response to domestic abuse

Protecting vulnerable adults from harm - Central Bedfordshire Council - Support on how to report abuse – adult or child

Support for Crime Victims in Bedfordshire - Signpost to Support (bedfordshirevcs.com)- provides advice and support for all victims of sexual abuse and other crimes across Bedfordshire

The Emerald Centre - Free support and practical help to anyone in Bedfordshire and Luton who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse

IMPAKT Housing & Support- deliver services that support people escaping abusive relationships

Beacon (hertfordshirebeacon.org)- see website for details of help and support

Families First (hertfordshire.gov.uk) - Families First is available to all Hertfordshire families with children under 18 (25 if they have a learning need or disability)

Future Living Hertford - Free advice page on website for those experiencing Domestic Abuse

H.A.M.A. Anger Management Hertfordshire - Individual and group stress and anger management courses for adults

Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline - Confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse

Hertfordshire Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service - NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Confidential, non-judgmental, independent specialist support to Hertfordshire residents

Herts SARC - offers free support and practical help to anyone in Hertfordshire who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse

Herts Sunflower - 24 / 7 support for anyone who has been sexually assaulted / raped

Red Kite Hertfordshire- services to survivors of historic or recent rape, sexual abuse or violence Helpline

SAHWR Domestic Violence Outreach Services in St Albans - services to meet the needs of all victims of domestic abuse

Stevenage Against Domestic Abuse (SADA)- A dedicated Abuse Liaison Worker can offer you support in a wide range of areas, or signpost you to those who can

Safer Places - Local support (Essex and Hertfordshire)

Stevenage Against Domestic Abuse (SADA) - Support service to North Herts residents

Domestic abuse (threerivers.gov.uk) - support and advice for all victims of domestic abuse within Three Rivers

Watford Women’s Centre - confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse

Cheshire

Support for all

My CWA, Cheshire - Building a community where adults & children can live free from the fear of domestic abuse

Open the Door Cheshire - opening the door on unhealthy relationships to bring domestic abuse out into the open.

Essex

Emergency safe spaces and signals

Next Chapter – offers emergency accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and support services for Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon and Uttlesford

Support for all

CARA – provides support for survivors of domestic abuse in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea and Great Dunmow

COMPASS – information, helpline advice and guidance for survivors of domestic abuse across Essex

Essex Police – guidance and contact information for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Essex

Peabody – contact your Work Coach about this short term support for people with housing issues, including those fleeing domestic violence

Safer Colchester Partnership – provides support and signposting information for people affected by domestic violence to stay safe in their own homes in Colchester

Southend Borough Council – information and signposting information for people affected by domestic abuse in Southend

Synergy – information and a rape and sexual assault helpline accessible to all of Essex

Greater Manchester

Forced marriage and honour based abuse

Oldham Council - Project Choice - supporting victims and survivors of so-called honour based violence and abuse

Avon, Somerset and Gloucestershire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Nelson Trust – contact your Work Coach about this Bridgewater based offer support for Women on a range of topics

Next Link – Bristol - specialist domestic abuse services for women and children

Voices Charity - Bath-based charity founded by women who have experience of domestic abuse

Womankind Bristol - Supports victims and survivors to recover and thrive

Support for all

Health Connections Mendip - Various links to domestic violence and sexual abuse support

Cheltenham Borough Council -Includes links/contacts to various agencies within Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service - A county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families

Julian House - run projects and services across the South West

Kinergy - Support group to men and women who are survivors of sexual abuse and rape

Next Link South Glos - provide support services for anyone (women, men, children) who has been the victim of domestic abuse

SARSAS - provide support and sign-posting to people who have experienced rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse

Southern Arc – Support for people living in Hartcliffe, Knowle West, Bishopsworth, Withywood, Whitchurch Park or Headley Park

Somerset Phoenix Project - will provide support to children, young people and their families affected by Childhood Sexual Abuse

Somerset Survivors – help with domestic abuse

Southside - Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) provide immediate crisis support in Bath & BANES area

Sexual Violence Services Pathway - Bath & N.E. Somerset - The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.

Wellbeing South Somerset - Includes support and links of domestic and sexual abuse

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Kinara Asian Women’s Refuge - Support for Asian Women

Oxford against cutting - A rights-based group working to help prevent FGM of girls and women

Oxford Rose Clinic - John Radcliffe Hospital - a confidential service providing support for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C)

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre - a feminist organisation committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment

Support for all

Slough - Hestia - For confidential help & support - Hestia provides a specialist domestic abuse service in Slough

Sewak Housing - 10-week programme in Asian Languages (Urdu, Punjabi). The programme will help you to recognise the early signs of domestic abuse and to understand the effects abuse can have on individuals and their children

Flag DV - Free Legal Advice Group For Domestic Violence - Free Legal Advice Group for Domestic Abuse victims in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire

MK-ACT - Milton Keynes Intervention service for victims/survivors of domestic violence

Circles South East - Reducing Sexual abuse in our communities – see website for further details

Oxfordshire County Council - Domestic Abuse information and support

Devon and Cornwall

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Women’s Centre Cornwall - specialist provider of services for women and girls who have experienced any form of sexual violence or abuse

NDADA – North Devon Against Domestic Abuse .We provide temporary refuge to women and children, and offer support and help to anyone who asks us

Sunflower Women’s Centre - supports and empowers local women, many with complex needs and experience of trauma and abuse

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Norda House Project - support men who have left or are leaving abusive relationships; we can provide safe accommodation for men and their children in our male refuge in Cornwall

Support for all

CLEAR - a Cornwall based charity supporting people of all ages and all genders impacted by abuse and other emotional trauma

First Light - support people affected by Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon and Wiltshire

Plymouth Domestic Abuse Services (PDAS) - People experiencing abuse from their partner, telephone helpline

Refuge4Pets - Helping people and animals escape domestic abuse

Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) - provide practical, non-judgemental support, advice and protection for all victims of domestic abuse

Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Nelson Trust - Provides a woman only space where a wide range of support needs can be addressed in a safe and supportive environment

The Riset Trust The Riset Trust – Chippenham- Awareness course for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse

Amber Chaplains - Help for women involved in the sex industry in Southampton

Support for all

BCHA – Bournemouth- Help for victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking to escape and recover from the traumatic situations they have experienced, and to help them stay safe

BCP Council - Support for people experiencing domestic abuse, including help with housing

The You Trust - Help for anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS) - One to one support for anyone who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life

Lantern Trust – Weymouth- A safe space from domestic abuse

The Shores – Dorset- Support for victims of rape or serious sexual assault

The Waterlily Project - Christchurch and surrounding areas- Supports vulnerable women affected by domestic violence and abuse, addiction, sex trade, financial difficulty, mental health issues or homelessness and helps them back to independent living

Fear Less – Support for victims of domestic abuse throughout Wiltshire

Hampshire County Council - Confidential support service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse

Hampton Trust - Work with individuals in a range of settings to enable them to rebuild their lives

Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service (PARCS) - Specialist counselling and psychotherapy for anyone sexually violated at any time, regardless of gender, aged over 5

Safer Portsmouth - Local support around Portsmouth for victims of domestic abuse

STOP DOMESTIC ABUSE - Provides all services for those affected by domestic abuse

START - Sexual Trauma & Abuse Restorative Therapies - A confidential, specialist counselling and support service for anyone who has experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual assault, resulting in sexual trauma

Yellow Door - Specialist therapeutic, support and prevention services to anyone at risk from, or affected by, domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse or other forms of interpersonal harm

Islefindit.org.uk – Isle of Wight - Directory of support for victims of domestic abuse

Wight Dash - Isle of Wight domestic abuse support

Kent

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Sateda – provides long term support for women affected by domestic abuse in Medway and Swale

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Dads Unlimited – provides emotional support for male victims of abuse in Kent and Medway

Support for all

Clarion Housing – helps source emergency accommodation and personal protection support across Kent

Dartford Borough Council – information about Dartford’s Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop

Domestic Abuse Support Services – resources and information for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Kent and Medway

Dover District Council – information on local services for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Dover

East Kent Rape Crisis Centre – provides access to therapeutic and practical support for survivors of sexual violence in East Kent

Family Matters – provides specialist support for anyone affected by childhood sexual abuse but also provides support for other types of abuse too across Kent and Medway

Maidstone Borough Council – information on its Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop and Sanctuary Scheme

New Leaf Support – provides advice and counselling services for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Sheerness and Sittingbourne

Oasis – provides counselling and mentoring services for people affected by domestic abuse in East Kent, North Kent and Medway

Protection Against Stalking – provides practical advice and support for anyone worries about stalking in Kent

Rising Sun – offers advice, support and signposting to other agencies through their One Stop Shops in Kent

East London

Support for all

Essex County Council – provides social services support to report an adult or child at risk of abuse

Hestia – provides support to refugees who have experienced domestic abuse in London

Newham Council – a directory of domestic and sexual abuse support services

North London

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Lata American Women’s Aid (LAWA) - provides a refuge for Latin American women and their children in North London and online services in Portuguese

Sangam Centre – provides a retreat for women, online information and a domestic violence helpline

Support for all

Barnett Council – information and local support for people affected by domestic violence and abuse

South London

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Solace Women’s Aid - free advice and support to women and children in London

Surrey and Sussex

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

My Sisters’ House - provide a range of support needs to women

Safe:Space Sussex - Tackling violence against women and girls

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Mankind – for men in Sussex affected by unwanted sexual experiences

Support for all

Daisy Chain Project - Pro bono legal advice for domestic abuse victims

Home Start East Sussex - support families and victim/survivors of domestic abuse

RISE - domestic abuse support

Healthy Surrey - domestic abuse support

NSDAS - domestic abuse support

Survivors Network - support survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Sussex

Your Sanctuary - offer sanctuary, support and empowerment to anyone affected by domestic abuse

West London

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

AWRC - services for BME women experiencing domestic abuse

Housing For Women - support women through affordable housing, help women and children escaping domestic abuse, survivors of trafficking, women leaving prison and older women.

London Borough of Hounslow - Domestica abuse and violence against women and girls support

Shanti Aid - Offer guidance, support and practical help

Support for all

Angelou - a partnership of free services covering West Central London

Brent Council - support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

EACH Counselling and Support - services for those experiencing domestic abuse

Ealing Council - support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

Hestia - domestic abuse services in Harrow

Hillingdon Council - support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames - Where to get help for domestic abuse

Cumbria and Lancashire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Emily Davison Centre - There are a number of specialist domestic abuse services within the centre.

Fylde Coast Women’s Aid - FCWA - Supporting individuals on the Fylde Coast to live their lives free from abuse

Gateway 4 Women - offers women-only space for ALL women to access support, meet new people, develop their skills, gain confidence and improve overall wellbeing.

HARV - If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, we’re here to help.

Lancashire Women - We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives.

Lancashire Refuges - Safenet - we offer immediate support to victims of domestic abuse with a single point of access to accept referrals from across Lancashire

Women’s Community Matters - -2-1 support for women aged 14+ who are victims of violence or sexual abuse

Women Out West - specialist service for women in Allerdale and Copeland who have been affected by domestic abuse or are victims of domestic abuse.

Support for all

The Birchall Trust - offer support to anyone aged 4 and above affected by rape, sexual abuse or sexualised violence in Cumbria and Lancashire.

Blackpool Council - Interpersonal Abuse Team

Burnley FC in the Community - SafeNet Burnley Refuge - delivering support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Burnley

The Den Empowerment Charity - Blackpool based, offers specialist emotional and practical support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Freedom Project West Cumbria - Advice and support for the victims of domestic and sexual abuse

The Liberty Centre - offer support, information and advice to anyone who is living with domestic abuse, worried about a relationship or family situation, wants to talk to someone.

Preston Domestic Violence Services - support adults and children experiencing (or having experienced) domestic violence.

Safety Net UK - support adults and children in Cumbria who have experienced rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse.

Trust House Lancashire - Support for the victims of sexual violence and abuse

Durham and Tees Valley

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Just For Women + - support for women, children and their family

My Sisters Place - Domestic Abuse Service Middlesbrough

Support for all

ARCH Teesside - Offering free and confidential counselling and independent sexual violence advisory support to those who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse no matter how long ago.

My Harbour - works with families and individuals who are affected by abuse from a partner, former partner or other family member.

Greater Manchester

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Trafford Rape Crisis - Free support for women, by women

Support for all

Bolton Council - Support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

End The Fear - Greater Manchester - Support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

Fortalice - Domestic Abuse Charity North West - Support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) - Support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

Salford Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Charity - help and support for women, men and children who are affected by domestic abuse.

Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) - offer support to individuals and families living or working in the Trafford area who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse.

Merseyside

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service - LDAS is a grassroots community-based service that specialises in the support of women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse

South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services - free confidential advice.

Support for all

Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service - LDAS is a grassroots community-based service that specialises in the support of women and girls who have experienced domestic abuse.

Victim Care Merseyside - A single point of contact for victims of crime living in Merseyside

North East Yorkshire and the Humber

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Kyra Women’s Project - offer a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events for women

Purple House – Preston Road Women’s Centre - provides information, support and advice to women in Hull

Support for all

Hull DAP - Domestic Abuse Partnership - support service for victims/survivors of domestic abuse

IDAS - supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Newcastle Women’s Aid - support to women who have been affected by domestic abuse

Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland - services for women and girls who live, work or study in Tyneside and Northumberland

Tyneside Women’s Health - offering support to women

Wearside Women in Need (WWIN) - Supporting communities across Wearside to live free from domestic abuse

Support for all

Acorns Project - range of services to support families affected by domestic abuse in North Tyneside and Northumberland

Gateshead Council - Support for those experiencing domestic abuse

Harbour - work with families and individuals who are affected by abuse from a partner, former partner or other family member.

NIDAS (Newcastle Integrated Domestic Abuse Service) - offer a range of support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Newcastle.

South Yorkshire

Support for all

Doncaster Council - Domestic abuse support

RotherHive - wellbeing and mental health resource for Rotherham

Rotherham Rise - support adults, young people and children affected by Domestic Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation in Rotherham.

West Yorkshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Anah Project - - Women’s refuge and support service

WomenCentre Calderdale and Kirklees - support for women

Support for all

Behind Closed Doors - support for anyone who has experienced domestic abuse

Kirklees Council - Domestic abuse support

KCRASAC - support to survivors of rape and sexual violence

Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership - PDAP - domestic abuse support services

Rosalie Ryrie - Prevention and intervention around abusive behaviour

Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds - Rape Crisis Centre for all women and girls in Leeds affected by rape and sexual violence.

West Yorkshire Police - Domestic abuse support

West Yorkshire Police - Domestic Abuse – if you are worried about your behaviour

Birmingham and Solihull

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Bharosa Domestic Abuse Service - specialist support for women particularly those from a South Asian background.

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid - supports women and children affected by domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, FGM or forced marriage

WAITS - women acting in today’s society - offers a refuge to those fleeing or facing homelessness due to domestic abuse

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Trident Reach – provides support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Support for all

Accord Domestic Abuse – offers support and multiple services including: legal, counselling, interpreting, rehousing.

Domestic abuse advice Birmingham City Council - a database of locally available support covering all aspects of domestic abuse

Birmingham LGBT domestic abuse service - provides a safe and supportive environment where you can discuss the issues you have been experiencing

Domestic abuse - Solihull Council - provides help and advice about domestic abuse

Black Country

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Specialist Midwife – provides support regarding Domestic Abuse in pregnancy

The Haven Wolverhampton – provides support including the police, helplines, online chat, counselling, and refuges

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Ask Marc - provides support for men affected by domestic abuse, stalking and rape and sexual violence

St Georges Hub - Support for male victims of domestic violence

Support for all

Black Country Womens Aid – provides support for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the West Midlands

CHADD – Churches Housing Association of Dudley & District – provides temporary refuge accommodation for women, children and men who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse

Dudley’s community safety partnership – provides support for victims of domestic abuse

West Midlands Police Public Protection Unit - Investigates all incidents of domestic abuse reported

East Anglia

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Cambridge Women’s Aid - provides dedicated and specialist services to women and children affected by domestic abuse

Daisy Programme - offers My Confidence course a follow-on course to the Freedom Programme for female survivors of domestic abuse

Refuge for women and children - outreach worker available to support female victims of Domestic Abuse

Support for all

Qwell - provides help with emotional health and wellbeing for people aged 18+ living in Norfolk affected by domestic abuse

Waveney Domestic Violence and Abuse Forum - provides support to families in Waveney impacted by domestic abuse

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Eve - Domestic Violence and Abuse Help Northamptonshire – offers support to women who have survived domestic abuse

Jasmine House - provides safe space where women and girls can access free and confidential services following any form of sexual violence either recently or in the past

Quetzal - provides free and inclusive counselling and support services to empower female survivors of childhood sexual abuse

The Zinthiya Trust – provides support to women and girls experiencing or at risk of all types of abuse including psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland - provides free confidential services to male survivors of sexual abuse and their supporters living in the city of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Support for all

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council - provides support for victims of domestic abuse

Journey Away from Domestic Abuse (JADA+) – provides emotional and practical support for families

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service – offers free support to families affected by domestic abuse

Sunflower Centre - provides non-judgemental specialist support to victims of domestic abuse

Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Broxtowe women’s project - provide a confidential helpline, outreach service, training courses and drop in sessions for women and to help them survive domestic abuse

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Support Line - provides emergency refuge accommodation, outreach support in the community, for children and young people affected by domestic abuse

Midlands Women’s Aid - provides safe housing, refuge accommodation, support and childcare services

Juno Women’s Aid – offers support to women, children and teenagers to live free from abuse

Newark Women’s Aid - support women with or without children who have experienced physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member

NIDAS - Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services - provides tailored support and assistance to survivors of domestic abuse

Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid – offers support to women, children and teenagers who live in Bassetlaw, Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood

Support for all

Boston and South Holland Domestic Abuse Service - provides support for victims of domestic abuse

Boston Womens Aid - provides support, advice and safe housing for victims of Domestic Abuse

East Lindsey District Council Domestic Abuse – offers support to victims of domestic abuse

Equation Domestic Violence Nottinghamshire - provides support to victims of domestic violence

Lincolnshire Rape Crisis – provides support to people of all genders and ages who live or work in Lincolnshire, who have been affected by any form of sexual violence

Nottingham City Homes Domestic abuse - offers support to victims of domestic abuse

The Elm Foundation – provides counselling and a number of different therapies to victims of domestic violence

West Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Service - provides support and assistance to women, men and children suffering, or fleeing from domestic abuse

Mercia

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Coventry Haven Women’s Aid - provides help to women and their children who have been or are being subjected to, domestic abuse in any form

Panahghar - offers support to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women fleeing domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse

Telford Women’s Refuge - offers a safe place where any woman - with or without children - who is in an abusive relationship, can live in a caring and supportive environment

Support for all

Blue Sky Centre - provides a service to men and women who have experienced rape or sexual assault

CRASAC - Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre - provides specialist support to all those who have been impacted by sexual violence and abuse

Safe to Talk - offers help and protection for victims and their children

Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service - provides support to those whose lives are affected by domestic abuse

Valley House - Coventry - provides a domestic abuse accommodation service

West Mercia Women’s Aid - offers support to victims of domestic violence

Worcestershire County Council Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence - offers support to victims of domestic violence

Staffordshire and Derbyshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Broxtowe Women’s Project - provides an information and support service for women living in Broxtowe

Deaf-initely Women - provides support to deaf and hard of hearing women affected by bullying, harassment or abuse

Domestic Violence Support at Derby Women’s Centre - provides domestic violence support in the Derbyshire area

Hadhari Nari Advice and Information Centre - offers temporary accommodation for women who have experienced domestic violence in Derby and Derbyshire

Juno Womens Aid - provides a wide range of services including the 24-hour Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Freephone Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline

NIDAS - Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services - provides tailored support and assistance to survivors of domestic abuse

Staffordshire Women’s Aid - offers a free and confidential service providing specialist support for victims of Domestic or Sexual, Violence or Abuse

Women’s Work - offers support to the most vulnerable women and families

Support for all

Crossroads Derbyshire - provides confidential advice and support for victims of domestic abuse

Derbyshire WISH - provides services and support, including accommodation and community-based support, for adults and children who are experiencing and living with the impact of domestic abuse

ESCAPE - Salcare - provides free support and advice about domestic abuse for all genders and all communities

Find The Glow - provides refuge for women and children who have experienced, or are at risk of, domestic abuse

New Era Victim Support - offers help to all those affected by domestic abuse in Staffordshire or Stoke-on-Trent

Pathway Project - offers a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations in the Midlands

Potteries Womens Refuge – contact your work coach about this support

SAIL Derbyshire - offers free, specialist counselling for adults aged 18 and over in Derbyshire who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, incest or sexual violence

The Elm Foundation - offers a range of services appropriate to individual needs to support women, men and children who are affected by domestic abuse

The Willow Project - offers support for victims of domestic abuse in rural areas of Derbyshire

Scotland: national support

Forced marriage and honour based abuse

Force Marriage Unit – joint Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Home Office unit leading on government forced marriage policy, outreach and casework

HALO Project – supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation

IKWRO Women’s Rights Organisation – supports women and girls that are victims of honour based abuse

Karma Nirvana – support for victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage

True Honour – supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Aanchal – part of Women’s Aid and provides a helpline, safe spaces, advocacy, immigration support and children and young peoples services

Amina – runs The Muslim Womens Resource Centre with online information and local workshops