{"id":6910,"date":"2015-11-18T15:43:27","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T15:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/?page_id=6910"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:22:47","slug":"useful-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/useful-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful links"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Useful links to other organisations<\/strong><\/h1>

We\u2019ve gathered together some useful links to websites and organisations who can provide you with information and support. Please note that Women\u2019s Aid does not necessarily endorse the organisations listed.<\/p>

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If you need to talk to someone…<\/h2><\/header>

If you need help and support, you can access Women\u2019s Aid support via our website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

You can also contact a local domestic abuse service. You can find their contact details via our Domestic Abuse Directory.<\/a><\/p>

If you want to access support over the phone, you can call:<\/p>

National Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 0808 2000 247 (free phone run by Refuge)
The Men\u2019s Advice Line<\/strong><\/a>, for male domestic abuse survivors \u2013 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
The Mix<\/strong><\/a>, free information and support for under 25s in the UK \u2013 0808 808 4994
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
Welsh Women\u2019s Aid<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a00808 8010 800\u00a0
Scottish Women\u2019s Aid<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 0800 027 1234
National Domestic And Sexual Abuse Helpline Northern Ireland\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 0808 802 1414
Samaritans<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0(24hrs, support for anyone who\u2019s needing to talk through life\u2019s problems) \u2013 116 123
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With You<\/a>
We Are With You provide free and confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.<\/strong><\/p>

Al-anon<\/a>
Al-Anon provides support to anyone affected by someone else\u2019s drinking<\/strong><\/p>

FRANK
<\/a>Information, support and counselling for drug users and their families<\/strong><\/p>

NACOA
<\/a>National Association for Children of Alcoholics<\/strong><\/p>

rehab4addiction<\/a>
Offer a range of services including finding rehab and detox services, intervention and aftercare such as counselling. <\/strong><\/p>

Release<\/a>
Service for drug users, their friends and family, and professionals. Will advise on any issue involving drug usage, the law and human rights<\/strong><\/p>

Adfam<\/a>
Charity supporting for families affected by drugs and alcohol<\/strong><\/p>

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Specialist services for Black and minority ethnic women<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>

Please note that these links are for organisations offering services nationwide (such as helplines), or for those with extensive online information\/research. For local domestic violence services please use the\u00a0Women\u2019s Aid Directory<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Southall Black Sisters<\/a>
Domestic violence resource centre for Black and Minoritised women.<\/strong><\/p>

Sistah Space\u00a0<\/a>
A space for African heritage women & girls who\u2019ve experienced domestic or sexual abuse or who have lost a loved one to domestic violence.<\/strong><\/p>

Chinese Information and Advice Centre<\/a>
Provides support and information for Chinese people living in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

Jewish Women\u2019s Aid<\/a>
Provides refuge and\/or support to Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Muslim Women\u2019s Network\u00a0<\/a>
A specialist faith and culturally sensitive service for those facing or at risk of abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Nour Domestic Violence<\/a>
Provides support to survivors of domestic abuse from minoritised communities, particularly from the Muslim Community.<\/strong><\/p>

Latin American Women\u2019s Aid
<\/a>Provides\u00a0nationally available services for Latin American women in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

Opoka
<\/a>Provides services Polish speaking survivors. <\/strong><\/p>

Aanchal Women\u2019s Aid
<\/a>Provides support for South Asian Women experiencing domestic abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Al-Hasaniya Women’s Centre<\/a>
Provides support for Moroccan women and Arabic speaking women in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

IKWRO (Iranian and Kurdish Women\u2019s Rights Organisation)<\/a>
IKWRO helps Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls in the UK, who are at risk of abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

KMEWO <\/a>
Provide support to Kurdish, Middle Eastern, and North African (KMENA) women who have experienced domestic abuse and harmful practices.<\/strong><\/p>

Eastern European Resource Centre <\/a>
Provides support around a range of different issues including domestic abuse to Central and Eastern European people living in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

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Children\u2019s Legal Centre<\/a>
Provide support to parents and carers, children and young people on a wide range of legal issues involving children and young people Coram.

NSPCC
<\/a>National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is the UK\u2019s leading charity specialising in child protection.<\/strong><\/p>

National Youth Advocacy Service<\/a>
Information and advocacy service for children and young people up to 24 years.<\/strong><\/p>

Childnet\u00a0<\/a>
Childnet Hub is\u00a0for young people aged 11-18,\u00a0you\u2019ll find top tips, competitions, blogs and advice to help you to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively.<\/strong><\/p>

Think you know\u00a0<\/a>
Resources from the education part of the Child Exploitation and Online protection centre (National Crime Agency).<\/strong><\/p>

Women\u2019s Aid Expect Respect Education Toolkit
<\/a>Consists of easy to use \u2018Core\u2019 lessons for each year group from reception to year 13 and is based on themes that have been found to be effective in tackling domestic abuse. <\/strong><\/p>

ChildLine
<\/a>A private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. <\/strong><\/p>

Family Rights
<\/a>A private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. <\/strong><\/p>

Gingerbread
<\/a>Provide support and Advice to single parents. <\/strong><\/p>

Kooth
<\/a>Offer free, safe and anonymous wellbeing advice and support for young people (aged 11-18), that includes an online forum, counselling and messaging via text. <\/strong><\/p>

Global Arrk
<\/a>Support parents who have moved abroad and cannot return with their children. Support \u2018stuck parents\u2019 often due to the Hague Convention. <\/strong><\/p>

The Mix
<\/a>Free confidential telephone and email service directly connecting young people under 25 to services that can offer help and support. <\/strong><\/p>

Project Lighthouse
<\/a>Provide specialist trauma-informed therapeutic support for mothers who have experienced domestic abuse and had their children removed online- either by social services or the family courts. <\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0Love Respect
<\/a>Women\u2019s Aid website for young people on healthy relationships and coercive control. <\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0Young Minds
<\/a>Mental health charity for young people.
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Respond
<\/a>Challenging vulnerability and sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism.<\/strong><\/p>

Disability Rights UK
<\/a>Disabled people leading change, working to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.<\/strong><\/p>

Being the Boss <\/a>
Website addresses the lack of peer support available to disabled people who employ our own Personal Assistants (PAs).<\/strong><\/p>

999 BSL <\/a>
999 BSL allows deaf people to make emergency calls using the app or website, connecting callers with a BSL interpreter.<\/strong><\/p>

Carers UK <\/a>
Provides advice and support to carers.<\/strong><\/p>

Deaf Blind UK <\/a>
Provide information and advice for people who have combined sight and hearing loss, their carer\u2019s and professionals.<\/strong><\/p>

Scope <\/a>
Operate a free disability helpline and also have a list of local Disability Information and Advice Line services throughout Great Britain run by and for anyone with a disability.<\/strong><\/p>

Sign Health <\/a>
Provide practical and emotional support to deaf women who are experiencing, or are survivors of, domestic abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Disability Law Service<\/a>\u00a0
Providing free legal advice and representation for disabled people<\/strong><\/p>

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Hourglass<\/a><\/strong>
Provides confidential information and support to older persons, carers and professionals on all aspects of abuse and neglect.<\/strong><\/p>

Age UK<\/a><\/strong>
National organisation offering help and support to older people and their carer\u2019s, on all aspects of life.<\/strong><\/p>

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Coram Children\u2019s Legal Centre
<\/a>Provide support to parents and carers, on a wide range of legal issues involving children and young people.<\/strong><\/p>

Family Rights Group
<\/a>Advises, advocates and campaigns for families whose children are involved with, or require, social care services.<\/strong><\/p>

Adfam<\/a><\/strong>
Charity supporting for\u00a0families affected by drugs and alcohol<\/strong><\/p>

Home-Start<\/a><\/strong>
A national network of groups offering emotional and practical support by trained volunteers to families with at least one child under the age of five years.<\/strong><\/p>

Family Lives<\/a><\/strong>
charity supporting parents under stress and refers to sources of local support.<\/strong><\/p>

NSPCC <\/a><\/strong>
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is the UK\u2019s leading charity specialising in child protection.<\/strong><\/p>

ERIC, the children\u2019s bowel and bladder charity
<\/a>ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children\u2019s bowel and bladder health. They help to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families.<\/strong><\/p>

AADFA<\/a><\/strong>
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse. Charity offering help to families after fatal domestic abuse (homicide or suicide) and near misses.<\/strong><\/p>

Gingerbread
<\/a>Provide support and advice to single parents.<\/strong><\/p>

Single Parents UK<\/a><\/strong>
Advice and first-hand experience to help parents manage and enjoy life as a single parent.<\/strong><\/p>

Mumsnet<\/a><\/strong>
A website where parents and parents-to-be can share their know-how, with the aim of\u00a0making parents\u2019 lives easier by pooling knowledge, experience and support.<\/strong><\/p>

Match Mothers<\/a><\/strong>
Support mothers away from their children<\/strong><\/p>

Netmums
<\/a>Online network for mums with a wealth of information on parenting.<\/strong><\/p>

Reunite International
<\/a>Advice and support for parents whose children have been abducted, or if they fear abduction by a former partner. <\/strong><\/p>

Family Rights Group
<\/a>Advise, advocate and campaign for families whose children are involved with, or require, social care services.<\/strong><\/p>

Global Arrk (Global Action on Relocation and Return with Kids)
<\/a>Advise, advocate and campaign for families whose children are involved with, or require, social care services.<\/strong><\/p>

Project Lighthouse
<\/a>Provide specialist trauma-informed therapeutic support for mothers who have experienced domestic abuse and had their children removed online- either by social services or the family courts.<\/strong><\/p>

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World Heath Organisation (WHO)<\/a>
Factsheet about FGM.<\/strong><\/p>

FORWARD UK<\/a>
Information about FGM including where it is practiced and what the consequences are.<\/strong><\/p>

UNICEF<\/a>
Basic information about FGM.<\/strong><\/p>

National FGM Support Clinics (NFGMSCs) <\/a>
Community based clinics, offering a range of support services for women with female genital mutilation.<\/strong><\/p>

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Ashiana Project
<\/a>Based in London. Provide support to South Asian, Turkish, Middle Eastern women or women of any other culturally similar ethnicities experiencing domestic violence or harmful practices.<\/strong><\/p>

Ashiana\u00a0Sheffield
<\/a>Offer support to Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) communities in Sheffield whose lives have been affected by violence and abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Asian Women\u2019s Resource Centre
<\/a>Provides services for BME women experiencing domestic abuse in London.<\/strong><\/p>

Freedom Charity
<\/a>Provide support to victims of forced marriage and violence upon women thought to have brought dishonour on their family.<\/strong><\/p>

Iranian and Kurdish Women\u2019s Rights Organisation (IKWRO)
<\/a>IKWRO helps Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls in the UK, who are at risk of abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Southall Black Sisters
<\/a>Domestic violence resource centre for Black and Minoritised women.<\/strong><\/p>

Karma Nirvana<\/a>
Provides specialist support on Honour Based Abuse. Run the National HBA Helpline.<\/strong><\/p>

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Gamcare<\/a><\/strong>
Gamcare provides support for people affected by gambling<\/a>. Live chat, a supportive forum and helpline.<\/strong><\/p>

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Home Office
<\/a>Violence against women and domestic violence page.<\/strong><\/p>

Crown Prosecution Service<\/a><\/strong>
Handles the prosecution of most domestic violence cases in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

House of Commons and House of Lords
<\/a>Access via search page to Hansard archives of debates in Parliament, etc.<\/strong><\/p>

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Claiming homelessness \u2013\u00a0Under current law you can approach your local authority if it is unsafe for you to remain in your home due to domestic violence.\u00a0The Council is obliged to offer you temporary accommodation while they carry out their assessment or give you a decision on your application on the day. Housing law states that,\u00a0\u2018It is not reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation if it is probable that this will lead to domestic violence or other violence\u2019.\u00a0Violence means violence or threats of violence from another person, which are likely to be carried out.<\/strong><\/p>

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Rights of Women: Guide to Domestic Violence and Homelessness<\/em><\/a>
This guide sets out your housing rights if you are experiencing domestic violence and are currently living with your abuser. It also looks at the legal options which are available if you can no longer stay in your home and need to find somewhere else to live.<\/strong><\/p>

St Mungo\u2019s<\/a>
St Mungo\u2019s offers confidential support and advice to those at risk of becoming homeless.<\/strong><\/p>

Shelter<\/a>
The UK\u2019s largest housing charity, gives information on housing rights, homelessness and state benefits. They also have a useful guide regarding homelessness and domestic abuse<\/strong><\/p>

Citizen\u2019s Advice<\/a>
Your local Citizens\u2019 Advice Bureau (CAB) provides free, confidential and independent advice, including advice on housing. The website has information in Welsh, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu, as well as English, and allows you to locate your nearest CAB.<\/strong><\/p>

Stonewall Housing<\/a>
Provides housing advice to LGBT victim\/survivors of domestic abuse across London<\/strong><\/p>

Homeless Link<\/a>
Homeless Link is the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. It works to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.<\/strong><\/p>

Homelessness Act 2002<\/a>
Legislation giving provision about the functions of local housing authorities relating to homelessness and the allocation of housing accommodation in law.<\/strong><\/p>

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Asylum Aid<\/a>
Charity working to help those in need of asylum.<\/strong><\/p>

British Red Cross<\/a>
Provides practical and emotional support for refugees and asylum seekers. Additional advice for young refugees and asylum seekers\u00a0found here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

Life in the UK Test<\/a>
Official Home Office site helping you to prepare for the Life in the UK Test that is required for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the UK or British citizenship.<\/strong><\/p>

Civil Legal Advice
<\/a>For details of Legal Aid solicitors, Citizens Advice Bureau, law centres and independent advice centres. They can provide details of specialists in immigration law and\/or family law. <\/strong><\/p>

Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)
<\/a>Established to promote and improve the advising and representation of immigrants.<\/strong><\/p>

Law Centres Network
<\/a>Law Centres Network provide an independent legal advice and representation service. They employ solicitors and specialists in areas of social welfare and focus their services on people who may be marginalised in society or experiencing discrimination.<\/strong><\/p>

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
<\/a>UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is the government department responsible for immigration.<\/strong><\/p>

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)<\/a>
Responsible for ensuring that all immigration advisers fulfil the requirements of good practice. There is a list of registered immigration advisers on the website.\u00a0Tel: 0845 000 0046 (helpline).<\/strong><\/p>

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)<\/a>,
Deal with all areas of immigration and asylum law.<\/strong><\/p>

Right To Remain<\/a>
Provide The Right to Remain Toolkit, a guide to the UK immigration and asylum system.<\/strong><\/p>

Southall Black Sisters,
<\/a>SBS provides information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling, help and a referral service on a wide range of issues including domestic violence, immigration\/asylum, housing and homelessness and matrimonial rights.<\/strong><\/p>


Refugee Action
<\/a>Independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK. Run the National Immigration Advice Service (NIAS).<\/strong><\/p>

The Refugee Council<\/a>
Independent service working with refugees and asylum seekers.<\/strong><\/p>

Rainbow Migration<\/a>
UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group. Provide support and information for LGBTQI+ seeking asylum in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

Here for Good<\/a>
Provide legal advice to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their families living in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

Project 17<\/a>
Project 17 works to end destitution among migrant children, by working with families experiencing exceptional poverty to improve their access to local authority support. They can support women who have NRPF to access support from social services if they have children who should be supported under Section 17.<\/strong><\/p>

Rights of Women Immigration and Asylum Advice Line <\/a>
Offer advice around immigration law including domestic violence, long residence and family life; rights of Europeans and their families in the UK; claiming asylum; trafficking; financial support options including no recourse to public funds.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>

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We have listed below some directories you can use to search for domestic abuse services outside of the UK.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Hot Peach Pages<\/a>
Hot Peach Pages has a directory of domestic abuse agencies world-wide.<\/strong><\/p>

Lila Help <\/a>
Lila Help allows you to search for support services for survivors of abuse outside of the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

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Rights of Women<\/a>
Rights of Women is committed to informing, educating and empowering women on the law and their legal rights. They run several free telephone legal advice lines for women including a criminal law, family law and immigration law sexual violence legal advice lines. They produce publications \u2013 including ones on domestic violence and the law, child contact, and for those who have experienced rape or sexual assault. <\/strong><\/p>

National\u00a0Centre for Domestic Violence
<\/a>The NCDV can help you obtain an injunction to prevent further abuse from your partner. <\/strong><\/p>

Advice Now
<\/a>An independent not for profit website run by the charity Law for Life<\/a> which brings together information on the law and rights from a wide range of advice and information services. They have useful information including guidance on family court and housing law.

Citizen\u2019s Advice Bureau<\/a>
Your local Citizen\u2019s Advice Bureau can give legal advice on a range of issues.

Coram Children\u2019s Legal Centre
<\/a>Provide support to parents and carers, on a wide range of legal issues involving children and young people.

Civil Legal Advice
<\/a>Provides information on legal advisors who have their quality mark, and gives advice on eligibility for.

The Law Society
<\/a>Provides a list of solicitors in your area.<\/strong><\/p>

Legal Aid Agency
<\/a>Administers the CLS and the Criminal Defence Service (replacing Legal Aid 2001).<\/strong><\/p>

UK Deed Poll
<\/a>Information on how to change your name.<\/strong><\/p>

Victim Support<\/a>
Victim Support give free and confidential help to victims of crime. You don’t have to report a crime to the police to get help and you can get support at any time, whenever the abuse happened.

Family Rights Group
<\/a>Advise parents whose children are involved with children\u2019s social care services.<\/strong><\/p>

Divorce Aid<\/a>
Independent group of professionals.

Divorce Online
<\/a>Professional site for divorce and separation issues.<\/strong><\/p>

Only Mums<\/a>
A\u00a0national on-line support and signposting service for parents who are going through or been through separation\/divorce.<\/strong><\/p>

Sharing Pensions
<\/a>Site with free, independent advice on pensions after UK divorce.<\/strong><\/p>

Wikivorce \u2013 divorce support community
<\/a>Provides free information, support and advice to anyone going through divorce or separation.

Southall Black Sisters
<\/a>Provide initial advice on immigration & asylum issues, injunctions, divorce, child residence, housing and financial matters.<\/strong><\/p>

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
<\/a>Advice, publications, lobbying, courses, etc. <\/strong><\/p>

Advocate
<\/a>Can find free legal support, for those who cannot afford a barrister and cannot obtain legal aid. <\/strong><\/p>

The Aire Centre
<\/a>Promote awareness of European law rights. <\/strong><\/p>

Duncan Lewis Solicitors
<\/a>Provide support nationwide covering many areas of law. <\/strong><\/p>

DV Assist
<\/a>Provide information and support in arranging injunctions. <\/strong><\/p>

Friends, Families and Travellers Advice Line
<\/a>Provide specialist legal advice and advocacy to the Traveller community throughout England and Wales. <\/strong><\/p>

Here for Good
<\/a>Provide free legal advice to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their families living in the UK. <\/strong><\/p>

Justice for Women
<\/a>Supports and advocates on behalf of women who have been convicted of murder or manslaughter after fighting back against violent male partners. <\/strong><\/p>

Support Through Court
<\/a>Provides free, independent assistance to people facing proceedings without legal representation. <\/strong><\/p>

Your local domestic abuse service
<\/a>Unsure where to start? Many local domestic abuse services have access to legal advice, or if not directly, may be able to help you find legal support locally.
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Galop: The National LGBT+ Helpline<\/a>
Domestic abuse and hate crime service for the LGBT+ community experiencing homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic and sexual violence. LGBT+ survivors’ forum available via website.<\/strong><\/p>

Switchboard \u2013 the LGBT+ Helpline<\/a>
Provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people, including anyone considering issues around their sexuality and\/or gender identity. Also welcome calls from friends, parents or family members of LGBT+ looking for independent advice and support. Can help with issues including coming out, relationships, family problems, issues at work or college, safer sex and sexual health, having sex for the first time, looking for LGBT+ venues, LBGT+ social and support groups.<\/strong><\/p>

TransUnite<\/a>
TransUnite is a comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community. Their directory connects you to an established network of trans support groups near you.<\/strong><\/p>

Loving Me, Trans+ Domestic Abuse Service<\/a>
Support for trans and non-binary survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Stonewall Housing <\/a>
Provide support and information to LGBTQ+ community facing or experiencing homelessness, or living in an unsafe home.<\/strong><\/p>

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Survivors UK<\/a>
Help for men who have been sexually abused or raped<\/strong><\/p>

Respect Men\u2019s Advice Line<\/a>
Provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.<\/strong><\/p>

Supportline<\/a>
Provides emotional support and details of counsellors and agencies throughout the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

Victim Support <\/a>
Give free and confidential support to all victims of crime.<\/strong><\/p>

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Rethink Mental Illness<\/a>
The largest severe mental illness charity in the UK<\/strong><\/p>

Sane<\/a>
One of the UK\u2019s leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness<\/strong><\/p>

Mind<\/a>
Information and support on mental health issues, including how to get help.<\/strong><\/p>

BPD World<\/a>
Committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental ill health.<\/strong><\/p>

Personality Disorder
<\/a>The National Personality Disorder Website<\/strong><\/p>

Counselling Directory<\/a>
Connecting you with professional counselling support<\/strong><\/p>

AADFA<\/a>
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse. Charity offering help to families after fatal domestic abuse (homicide or suicide) and near misses<\/strong><\/p>

Working Chance<\/a>
Charity working with any woman who has been through the criminal justice system, helping them into work and financial independence<\/strong><\/p>

National Self Harm Network
<\/a>A forum for survivors, professionals and family<\/strong><\/p>

Beat<\/a>
Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders.<\/strong><\/p>

Bloom <\/a>
Run by Chayne, Bloom offer free online courses created by or in partnership with therapists specialising in trauma.<\/strong><\/p>

CALM <\/a>
Free and confidential support for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.<\/strong><\/p>

Deserve to be Heard Guide (Mental Health and Domestic Abuse, a guide for survivors): \u00a0<\/a>
Provides information on how mental health can be impacted by domestic abuse and includes some helpful self-care techniques from survivors, as well as links to free support resources.<\/strong><\/p>

No Panic \u00a0<\/a>
Provide services to people suffering from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and general anxiety disorders. <\/strong><\/p>

Papyrus \u00a0<\/a>
National charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.<\/strong><\/p>

Samaritans <\/a>
Provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.<\/strong><\/p>

Supportline <\/a>
Provides a confidential telephone and email counselling and befriending service to any individual, but particularly the socially isolated, vulnerable or those at risk of abuse, dealing with a wide range of issues. <\/strong><\/p>

BACP (the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) <\/a>
The BACP is a professional body for the setting, monitoring and raising of standards in counselling and psychotherapy for public benefit.<\/strong><\/p>

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Money Helper
<\/a>Free, unbiased, independent service set up by government.<\/strong><\/p>

Money Advice Plus<\/a>
Run the Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse in partnership with SEA. Offer advice for survivors supporting around debts, benefits and budgeting.<\/strong><\/p>

National Debtline<\/a>
Offers information and advice on debt.\u00a0 Their website has an information pack, a personal budget section, factsheets, and debt advice.\u00a0 They have access to Language Line.

Department for Work and Pensions
<\/a>Provides information on all state benefits, alphabetically, with advice on how to find and get in touch with your local\u00a0Job Centre<\/a>.\u00a0 You can download information leaflets and claim forms from the website.

Citizens\u2019 Advice Bureau<\/a>
Provide information and support on a broad range of financial issues, including benefits, debt and employment.<\/strong><\/p>

Advice Now<\/a>
Provides information on a number of areas, including benefits, housing, employment, living together and separating.\u00a0 They provide leaflets to download, and link to a wide variety of other useful websites.<\/strong><\/p>

Single Parents<\/a>
Includes information on welfare benefits, childcare, the pros and cons of paid work versus voluntary work, full-time parenting or going back into education.<\/strong><\/p>

Shelter<\/a>
Provide advice about money issues related to housing.<\/strong><\/p>

Child Poverty Action Group<\/a>
Work on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. The Child Poverty Action Group have set up a new free nationwide\u00a0Survivors Welfare Advice Project (SWAP)<\/a>, which can advise professionals working with domestic abuse survivors on issues relating to their benefit claims and entitlement.<\/strong><\/p>

Surviving Economic Abuse <\/a>
shares knowledge, resources, information on best practice and research, and raise awareness regarding economic abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Turn2Us <\/a>
Help people access the money available to them \u2013 through welfare benefits, grants and other help based on particular needs and circumstances.<\/strong><\/p>

Step Change <\/a>
Offer free expert, tailored advice and practical solutions to problem debt<\/strong><\/p>

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Domestic Violence Intervention Project
<\/a>Provides a violence prevention programme for men in London.<\/strong><\/p>

Respect<\/a>
A registered charity and national membership organisation promoting best practice for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

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Dogs Trust Freedom Project<\/a>
Pet fostering scheme for women and children accessing refuge. Covers many areas in the UK; please see website for details.<\/strong><\/p>

Cat\u2019s Protection Lifeline<\/a>
Cat\u2019s Protection Lifeline Provide a free fostering service to survivors of domestic abuse accessing refuge, taking care of cats until their owners are in a position to reclaim them. Covers many areas in the UK; please see website for details.<\/strong><\/p>

Endeavour Project<\/a>
Project to fund and find temporary homes for the pets of families escaping domestic abuse. Covers the Northwest of England.<\/strong><\/p>

Mayhew Animal Centre<\/a>
Area covered: London, Hertfordshire and Essex
Provide shelter and care for the pets of people in crisis for short periods of time.<\/strong><\/p>

Refuge4Pets<\/a>
Refuge4Pets provide a pet fostering service across Devon and Cornwall so that victims of domestic violence and abuse can escape to access safety and support before being reunited with their much loved pets.<\/strong><\/p>

Animal Samaritans<\/a>
Foster carers are available to provide temporary care until a suitable, permanent home can be found. (South-East London and South-East England)<\/strong><\/p>

The Cinnamon Trust<\/a>
The Cinnamon Trust provides short term care for animals belonging to elderly pet owners who are going into hospital or moving to residential accommodation where they are unable to take their pets. The Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died and for terminally ill pet owners.<\/strong><\/p>

Feline Fine Foundation <\/a>
Provide emergency foster placements for women going into refuge in Bristol, Bath and Surrounding areas<\/strong><\/p>

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Victim Support<\/a>
Victim Support give free and confidential help to victims of crime, as well as their family and friends. You don’t have to report a crime to the police to get help and you can get support at any time, whenever the crime happened.<\/strong><\/p>

Silent Solution <\/a>
This is an option for women if they need the police but are unable to talk. If 55 is pressed by the caller after dialling 999, the system will detect this and the call handling agent will be notified. The call handling agent will then transfer the call through to the relevant Police Force area as there is an indication of genuine emergency.<\/strong><\/p>

Emergency SMS <\/a>
The emergencySMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard. Simply by sending an SMS message to 999 you can call for help and the emergency services will be able to reply to you. You will need to register your mobile phone before using the emergencySMS service.<\/strong><\/p>

Victims Code <\/a>
Explains the rights you can expect to receive as a victim of crime. The Victims\u2019 Code applies to all criminal justice agencies, including the police, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Courts Service and the Probation Service.<\/strong><\/p>

Non-Contact Portal <\/a>
This service can stop victims of crime getting unwanted letters, phone calls and other messages from a prisoner.<\/strong><\/p>

Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) <\/a>
Oversee the police complaints system in England and Wales. They investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, and set the standards by which the police should handle complaints.<\/strong><\/p>

Crimestoppers <\/a>
An anonymous service for those wishing to pass on information about crime<\/strong><\/p>

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Books and publications<\/strong><\/p>

Joseph Rowntree Foundation<\/a><\/strong>
Research organisation and publishers of social studies<\/strong><\/p>

News From Nowhere
<\/a>Liverpool\u2019s independent, not-for-profit radical & community bookshop, run by a small collective of women workers<\/strong><\/p>

Sage Publications Inc
<\/a>International publishers of books and journals on interpersonal violence<\/strong><\/p>

Policy Press
<\/a>Publishers of socially related resources, journal, etc.<\/strong><\/p>

Community Care<\/a><\/strong>
Online copy of magazine with archives<\/strong><\/p>

Online resources<\/strong><\/div>

Hot Peach Pages<\/a><\/strong>
Hot Peach Pages has a directory of domestic abuse agencies world-wide<\/strong><\/p>

Theatre<\/strong><\/p>

Certain Curtain Theatre
<\/a>Domestic violence drama available to book nationwide<\/strong><\/p>

Phoenix Productions<\/a><\/strong>
Interactive\/discussion and play,\u00a0You must get help<\/em>, which can be booked by local group<\/strong><\/p>

Research organisations<\/strong><\/p>

CWASU<\/a><\/strong>
Child & Woman Abuse Studies Unit, a centre for independent research, evaluation, training, consultancy and networking from a feminist perspective<\/strong><\/div>

Joseph Rowntree Foundation<\/a>\u00a0Research organisation and publishers of social studies<\/strong><\/p>

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If you are in need of a refuge, you can contact one of the following organisations to help you find current vacancies:<\/strong><\/p>

Women\u2019s Aid Federation of England: https:\/\/womensaid.org.uk\/information-support\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

Scottish Women\u2019s Aid<\/a>
Welsh Women\u2019s Aid<\/a>
Women\u2019s Aid Republic of Ireland<\/a>
Women\u2019s Aid Federation Northern Ireland
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Your local domestic violence service<\/strong><\/p>

Your local domestic abuse service should be able to offer support in finding a suitable refuge vacancy. <\/strong><\/p>

The Police, Social Services or Housing Team may also be able to help you in finding a suitable refuge vacancy.<\/strong><\/p>

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSexual Health<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

MSI Reproductive Choices UK<\/a>
Providing NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through a network of local clinics all over England.<\/strong><\/p>

My Body Back <\/a>
Available clinics in London or Glasgow. Offer cervical screening, contraceptive care, STI testing and maternity care for people who\u2019ve experienced sexual violence.<\/strong><\/p>

The National Sexual Health Helpline <\/a>
Advice and information on sexual health; can give information on how to contact local genitourinary clinics.<\/strong><\/p>

Terrence Higgins Trust <\/a>
Advice and assistance for those who are living with HIV, newly diagnosed, or anyone concerned about HIV\/AIDS.<\/strong><\/p>

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Rape Crisis
<\/a>National organisation providing information and support for women who have experienced rape or sexual abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Local Rape Crisis Centres
<\/a>There are Rape Crisis Centres based all over the UK, sometimes known as RASAC\u2019s (Rape and Sexual Abuse Centres). Local centres deliver free, local and specialist services to victims and survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse. You can find your local service via the Rape Crisis Directory.<\/strong><\/p>

Respond
<\/a>Challenging vulnerability and sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities.<\/strong><\/p>

SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centres)
<\/a>Owned by the NHS, Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped sexually assaulted or abused.<\/strong><\/p>

MACSAS (Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors)
<\/a>Service for anyone needing support following abuse at any time by a member of the clergy.<\/strong><\/p>

We Stand
<\/a>Voluntary organisation offering support to all non-abusing parents or carers of children who have been sexually abused.<\/strong><\/p>

Revenge Porn Helpline
<\/a>Provide information and support around all aspects of revenge porn.<\/strong><\/p>

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Paladin<\/a>
Paladin assists high risk victims of stalking throughout England and Wales. A number of Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) ensure high risk victims of stalking are supported and that a coordinated community response is developed locally to keep victims and their children safe.<\/strong><\/p>

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust<\/a>
Run the National Stalking and Harassment helpline, and provides practical support and personal safety guidance to reduce fear of crime and develops skills and strategies for keeping safe.<\/strong><\/p>

Victim Support<\/a>
Helps people with all types of crime including stalking and harassment.<\/strong><\/p>

Childnet\u00a0<\/a>
Childnet Hub is\u00a0for young people aged 11-18,\u00a0you\u2019ll find top tips, competitions, blogs and advice to help you to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively.<\/strong><\/p>

Comparitech<\/a>
Ctech has written a useful guide for parents, carers and educators to protecting a child\u2019s privacy online here.<\/strong><\/p>

Cover Your Tracks Online<\/a>
Contains information on how to protect your devices and stay safe online.<\/strong><\/p>

Refuge<\/a>
Refuge\u2019s Technology-Facilitated Abuse Team provide support to survivors facing complex tech abuse and online stalking.<\/strong><\/p>

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National Association for People Abused in\u00a0Childhood (NAPAC)<\/a>
<\/a><\/u>Charity providing information and advice to adults who suffered abuse and\/or neglect in childhood<\/strong><\/p>

Counselling Directory
<\/a>A free and confidential way to search for a counsellor or more info on various types of abuse.

Womankind<\/a>
Bristol women\u2019s therapy centre.<\/strong><\/p>

Woman\u2019s Trust<\/a>
Confidential services specifically for women who have experienced any forms of domestic abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Supportline
<\/a>Offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post.<\/strong><\/p>

AADFA
<\/a>Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse. \u00a0Charity offering help to families after fatal domestic abuse (homicide or suicide) and near misses.<\/strong><\/p>

Single Parents
<\/a>Parenting site for single parents.\u00a0 Online groups, supported by experienced domestic abuse and parenting support workers, where single parents share solutions, challenges, joys and fears.<\/strong><\/p>

Bloom
<\/a>Run by Chayne, Bloom offer free online courses created by or in partnership with therapists specialising in trauma.<\/strong><\/p>

BACP (the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
<\/a>The BACP is a professional body for the setting, monitoring and raising of standards in counselling and psychotherapy for public benefit.<\/strong><\/p>

Local Domestic Abuse Service
<\/a>Many local domestic abuse services offer specialist counselling and support groups. Find your local service via our online directory.<\/strong><\/p>

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Trafficking<\/strong><\/p>

Anti-Slavery
<\/a>UK based charity which works exclusively to end slavery and related abuse.<\/strong><\/p>

Unseen
<\/a>Run the Modern Slavery Helpline. Provides female survivors of trafficking with places of safety\u00a0and aftercare programmes of support.<\/strong><\/p>

ECPAT (Every Child Protected Against Trafficking)
<\/a>Children\u2019s rights organisation campaigning against the commercial sexual exploitation of children in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>

Anti-Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit
<\/a>Provide legal representation to victims of trafficking and labour exploitation. They assist victims to obtain safety, recovery and redress.<\/strong><\/p>

Beyond the Streets
<\/a>Free confidential service for survivors in the sex industry.<\/strong><\/p>

Kalayaan
<\/a>Provide advice, advocacy and support services in the UK for migrant domestic workers, including those who have been victims of trafficking.<\/strong><\/p>

Ugly Mugs
<\/a>Provide protection by taking reports of incidents and providing anonymised warnings which are sent directly to survivors in the sex industry and front-line support projects.<\/strong><\/p>

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Association of Women\u2019s Rights in Development (AWID)
<\/a>Provides comprehensive information and analysis on women\u2019s human rights and global issues<\/strong><\/p>

Fawcett Society
<\/a>Fawcett works for change on issues at the heart of women\u2019s daily experience<\/strong><\/p>

Feminist.com
<\/a>Activism, health, links to other sites<\/strong><\/p>

The Feminist Majority Foundation Online
<\/a>Sections on women\u2019s health, global feminism, reproductive rights, and more<\/strong><\/p>

National Union of Students
<\/a>Students site campaigning on liberation\u00a0issues<\/strong><\/p>

Object
<\/a>Challenges the portrayal of women as sexual objects<\/strong><\/p>

Rights of Women<\/a>
Empowering women to access their legal rights<\/strong><\/p>

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust
<\/a>The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a registered charity, is the leading authority on personal safety<\/strong><\/p>

United Nations Women
<\/a>The UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women<\/strong><\/p>

Women in Prison
<\/a>A campaigning organisation providing support for women in prison.<\/strong><\/p>

FiLia
<\/a>FiLia are a grassroots, feminist organisation whose vision is a world free from Patriarchy where all Women and Girls are Liberated.<\/strong><\/p>

Centre for Women\u2019s Justice
<\/a>Challenge discrimination in the justice system around male violence against women and girls.<\/strong><\/p>

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