Useful Links
Women's Aid National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247 (freephone)
Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisors
Tel 01522 576761 (for contact details)
Website: www.linciis.org.uk
Men’s advice and Enquiry line
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Broken Rainbow
Telephone helpline for lesbians, gay men and bisexual or transgendered people experiencing domestic violence. It's staffed by workers from these communities.
Helpline: 0845 260 4460
Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Refuge
Offers emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 0808 200 0247
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Samaritans
24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis.
Helpline: 08457 909 090
Ireland helpline: 1850 609 090
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
ChildLine
Free, 24-hour helpline for children and young people who need to talk about any problem they may have.
Helpline: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Barnardo's
Barnardo's helps children, young people and their families to overcome the most severe disadvantages such as abuse, homelessness and poverty.
Website: www.barnardos.org.uk
The Hideout
Website for children and young people to inform them about domestic violence, to help them identify whether it's happening in their home, and to provide indirect and informal support.
Website: www.thehideout.org.uk
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Specialises in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. More than 180 community-based projects in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000. Textphone: 0800 056 0566
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Parentline Plus
Information and support to anyone parenting a child. Parentline Plus runs a freephone helpline and courses for parents.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222. Textphone: 0800 783 6783
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Victim Support
Offers free and confidential service, irrespective of whether or not a crime has been reported.
Support line: 0845 303 0900
Scotland support line: 0131 668 4486
Republic of Ireland support line: 1850 211 407
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Respect
A phoneline for domestic violence perpetrators. Also welcomes calls from those concerned about a perpetrator.
Helpline: 0845 122 8609
Website: www.respect.uk.net
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