Violence Against Women and Girls
Support available for victims and survivors
Refuge – an organisation that provides support for women who are victims of domestic abuse. Their National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their live chat service is available Monday – Friday 3pm – 10pm at www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk.
Rape Crisis England & Wales – the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence, and support survivors to find their local Rape Crisis centre. Their 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is available 24 hours a day by calling 0808 500 2222 or via live chat.
Victim Support – a specialist service helping anyone affected by any types of crime, not only those who experience it directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved. 0808 168 9111, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Live Chat is available on their website, www.victimsupport.org.uk.
Solace Women’s Aid – an organisation supporting all victims of violence against women and girls. Please call on 0808 802 5565.
Money Advice Plus – Centre for Excellence for Debt and Economic Abuse Services. Offers a helpline and regulated debt casework service supporting victims of economic abuse. The helpline provides a safe space to discuss financial situations, prioritise issues, and move toward economic safety. Contact: 0808 196 8845.
Women’s Aid – an organisation supporting women affected by domestic abuse. Live Chat is available on their website, www.womensaid.org.uk or email helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Respect – the UK charity stopping domestic abuse perpetrators, providing the Respect Phoneline for people concerned about their behaviour 0808 802 4040, respectphoneline.org.uk open Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm. Respect also provides the Men’s Advice Line for male victims of domestic abuse open Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm.
Hourglass – a specialist organisation aiming to end the harm, abuse, and exploitation of older people in the UK. Their helpline can be accessed by phone on 0808 808 8141, by text on 07860 052906, or by emailing helpline@wearehourglass.org
Galop – a specialist organisation and LGBT anti-violence charity offering support to LGBT victims. Their domestic abuse Helpline is 0800 999 5428. Their email address is: help@galop.org.uk.
Karma Nirvana National ‘Honour’-Based Abuse (HBA) helpline – a specialist organisation supporting victims of ‘honour’-based abuse and forced marriage. Their helpline is 0800 599 9247 and is open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust National Stalking helpline – 0808 802 0300 9.30am to 8pm on a Monday and Wednesday, and 9:30am to 4pm on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Revenge Porn helpline – open between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. 0345 600 0459 or help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk.
Sign Health Domestic Abuse Service – a specialist domestic abuse service to support the health and wellbeing of Deaf people. Please text 07800 003 421, or email da@signhealth.org.uk.
Stay Safe East – a specialist organisation providing support for disabled and Deaf victims of domestic abuse. Telephone or SMS/Text: 07865 340 122, or email enquiries@staysafe-east.org.uk
NSPCC – The UK’s leading children’s charity working to prevent abuse, rebuild children’s lives and support families. Their contact number is 0808 800 5000, 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday, or email help@nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC FGM helpline – 0800 028 3550 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, or email fgm.help@nspcc.org.uk.
UK Forced Marriage Unit – 020 7008 0151, or email fmu@fco.gov.uk providing support to victims and potential victims of forced marriage alongside professionals dealing with cases. It operates both inside the UK (where support is provided to any individual) and overseas (where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals).
Southall Black Sisters – an organisation providing support for ethnic minority victims and migrant women. Their Helpline is 020 8571 9595, open between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday, or email info@southallblacksisters.co.uk.
Aurora New Dawn provide specialist support for Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force personnel and their family members who are victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence or Stalking. It is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm at +44 (0)333 0912 527.
Hestia Respond to Abuse Advice Line – a specialist advice line supporting employers to help staff experiencing domestic abuse on 0203 879 3695 or via email adviceline.EB@hestia.org 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) – SARCs provide medical, practical and emotional support, and forensic medical examination if required, to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. You can get help from a SARC by booking an appointment with your nearest one: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/
Broken Rites – a group offering mutual support and information to separated and divorced spouses and partners of clergy, ministers, and Church Army Officers. Please e-mail enquiries@brokenrites.org.
Clinks – an organisation that supports the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Clinks have a directory of services, although it is not exhaustive, and are experienced in supporting women who have suffered domestic abuse. Their telephone number is 020 7383 0966.
Dogs Trust Freedom Project – a specialist dog fostering service for victims fleeing domestic abuse. Their contact number is 020 7837 0006 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
FLOWS – Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors – a service delivered by RCJ Advice who provide free and confidential legal advice for women survivors on seeking a protective order from the courts. They can be contacted on 0203 745 7707, by email at flows@rjadvice.org.uk or via their website at https://www.flows.org.uk/
Jewish Women’s Aid – a specialist organisation supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse. Their helpline is 0808 801 0500 and is open Mondays-Thursdays from 9.30am to 9.30pm (excluding Jewish holidays and bank holidays).
Muslim Women’s Network – a specialist organisation supporting Muslim women and girls. Their helpline is 0800 999 5786or email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk
Sikh Women’s Aid – a specialist organisation supporting Sikh women and girls affected by domestic, sexual, honour-based, spiritual, or faith-related abuse. Their helpline is 0333 090 1220 or email: info@sikhwomensaid.org.uk
Rights of Women – a charity that provides free confidential advice and information to women on the law in England and Wales with a specific focus on Violence Against Women and Girls.
National family law advice line: 020 7251 6577, open between 7:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday-Thursday and 12:00pm-2:00pm Friday
London family law advice line: 020 7608 1137, open between 10:00am-12:00pm/2:00pm-4:00pm Monday and Thursday, and 2:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday-Wednesday
Criminal law advice line: 020 7251 8887, open between 10:00am-12:00pm Tuesday and 7:00pm-9:00pm Thursday
Immigration and asylum law advice line: 020 7490 7689, open between 10:00am-12:00pm/2:00pm-4:00pm Monday and Thursday
Legal Aid – legal aid can help you get legal advice, mediation or representation in court or tribunal if you are eligible and cannot afford to pay for it. Further information can be found here Legal aid: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) – provides specialist advocacy and support to families and friends bereaved by domestic homicide, domestic abuse-related suicides, and unexplained deaths. Contact: help@aafda.org.uk or 07887 488 464. www.aafda.org.uk
The Survivors Trust – The Survivors Trust is a national membership organisation supporting specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the voluntary sector. www.thesurvivorstrust.org.
We Are Survivors – supporting boys and men, and their loved ones, in the UK affected by sexual harms. www.wearesurvivors.org.uk
Axis Counselling
Supporting Survivors of Sexual and or Domestic Abuse.
At Axis we understand how difficult it is for survivors to make that difficult courageous decision to seek help. With appropriate help you will overcome your traumatic past / present.