Domestic Abuse
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Victim Support
Free, confidential, 24-hour support line.
Contact:
www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/
Tel: 08 08 16 89 111
Richmond Domestic Abuse Support
Contact:
www.richmond.gov.uk/services/community_safety/domestic_abuse/where_to_get_help_for_domestic_abuse
Women’s Aid
Provides information on domestic abuse and also has a ‘Survivor’s Handbook’ which is free and provides information for women on a wide range of issues, such as housing, money, helping your children, and your legal rights.
Contact:
Refuge
Refuge provides specialist support to women, children and some men escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence. Refuge’s specialist services include refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach projects, culturally specific services and the 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Contact:
Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
Contact:
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Relate
You can speak to someone about your relationship, including issues around domestic abuse. Also provides counselling for children.
Contact:
www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/talk-someone
NSPCC
Provides information on domestic abuse and also where to seek support for adults as well as children.
Contact:
www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/domestic-abuse/
NHS
If you’ve witnessed or been a victim of a crime, you can talk to Victim Support on their free and confidential helpline.
Contact:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
Tel: 0808 1689 111