District Provision Tool - Domestic abuse - Guidance

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 鈥� Silent Solution (cough or tap the handset and if prompted press 55 if it鈥檚 a genuine emergency)

Ask for ANI 鈥� 鈥楢sk for Ani鈥� scheme is the codeword for victims of domestic abuse to discreetly ask for emergency help in their local pharmacy

Boots 鈥� offer a consultation room for victims of domestic abuse 鈥� use 鈥榓sk for Ani鈥� to make staff aware

鈥� provides safe spaces at Boots pharmacies where people can contact domestic abuse services

鈥� personal safety app which provides alerts, alarms and silent alerts

Morrison鈥檚 Supermarkets 鈥� provides safe spaces in supermarkets with pharmacies 鈥� use 鈥榓sk for Ani鈥� to make staff aware

鈥� directory of safe spaces when fleeing domestic abuse

鈥� provides emergency accommodation and hostel support

Forced marriage and honour based abuse

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

鈥� supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation

鈥� supports women and girls that are victims of honour based abuse

鈥� support for victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage

鈥� supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

鈥� part of Women鈥檚 Aid and provides a helpline, safe spaces, advocacy, immigration support and children and young peoples services

鈥� holistic support for black minority ethnic women, children and young survivors of domestic and sexual abuse

鈥� charity that help women escape from sexual exploitation

鈥� runs the Freedom Programme for female victims of domestic abuse and a befriending service for survivors

鈥� sign language based service for deaf women and children who are victims of domestic abuse

鈥� a pledge from businesses to support women affected by domestic abuse to enter or re-enter the workplace

鈥� confidential helpline for anyone affected or worried about female genital mutilation

鈥� a 12 week programme for women who have suffered domestic violence or abuse

鈥� information and support for sexually exploited women and victims of domestic violence

鈥� support for Polish women and children who are victims of domestic violence or abuse

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

鈥� scheme that allows survivors with a refuge space free rail travel

鈥� provides specialist support and services for women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse

鈥� advice line offering legal advice to women

鈥� support for women experiencing abuse and have immigration issues

鈥� support for women fleeing domestic abuse with immigration issues and no recourse to public funds

鈥� information and events to support ending male violence against women

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

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

鈥� support for victims of male sexual abuse

鈥� support for male victims of domestic violence or abuse

鈥� support for men experiencing any kind of abuse

鈥� support for male victims of domestic violence and perpetrators of domestic violence

鈥� support for men who have been raped or sexually abused

Support for all

鈥� support for people to learn how to manage conflict in non violent ways

鈥� support for bisexual people of all genders that are survivors of trauma

鈥� runs separate domestic violence helplines for men, LGBT+ and stalking concerns alongside a national domestic violence helpline and confidence courses

鈥� information and support for anyone in an abusive relationship available in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Polish

鈥� domestic abuse support services for children

鈥� support for people ages 19 and under which includes counselling services

鈥� a Covenant aimed at parents, carers and guardians to provide drop in services that support victims of physical, emotional and financial abuse

鈥� a directory of organisations that may offer help to victims of domestic violence and abuse

鈥� funded 5 day programme to rebuild confidence for people who have survived a life changing event or trauma

鈥� contact to report domestic abuse

Destitution domestic violence concession on 188体育鈥� information for people on a UK partner visa to claim public funds while applying to settle in the UK because of domestic violence

鈥� dog fostering service for people fleeing domestic abuse and going into refuge

Domestic abuse: how to get help on 188体育鈥� practical information to get help

鈥� how to recognise the signs of domestic violence or abuse

鈥� support service to apply injunctions and court orders for domestic abuse victims

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) on 188体育鈥� information on how to ask if someone has a history of violent or abusive behaviour

鈥� support for families struggling with relationships and periods of change

鈥� information for LBGT+ survivors of sexual violence

鈥� information on gender violence from Citizens Advice

鈥� support for people experiencing a personal crisis such as abuse or assault and are unable to cope

鈥� advice and information for people in an abuse relationship

鈥� support and advocates to prevent abuse of vulnerable older people

鈥� support for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse

鈥� support for survivors of domestic violence and abuse to obtain protection against an abuser

- provides a national and a London LBGT+ domestic abuse helpline service

鈥� support for anyone currently or previously affected by harassment or stalking

鈥� how to get help if you are a victim of domestic violence

鈥� support to protect children suffering abuse and prevent it

鈥� pet fostering service when fleeing domestic violence

鈥� advice and support for all adults who have been victims of intimate image abuse

鈥� specialist support for anyone affected by sexual abuse or rape

鈥� confidential helpline service for emotional support

鈥� support and information about economic abuse

鈥� information to help children and young people understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action

Translations of domestic abuse information on 188体育鈥� information for victims of domestic abuse available in other languages

鈥� support for anyone affected by crime

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Emergency safe spaces and signals

- safe spaces for women and men experiencing domestic abuse

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- 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 abuse and domestic violence support groups for women in Bedfordshire

- Services are free for women living in Luton who have suffered abuse

- offers safe, secure and confidential聽accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse

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

- 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

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

鈥� Support for men experiencing domestic violence- Men鈥檚 Advice line

Support for all

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

- Support on how to report abuse 鈥� adult or child

- provides advice and support for all victims of sexual abuse and other crimes across Bedfordshire

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

- deliver services that support people escaping abusive relationships

- see website for details of help and support

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

- Free advice page on website for those experiencing Domestic Abuse

- Individual and group stress and anger management courses for adults

- Confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse

- Confidential, non-judgmental, independent specialist support to Hertfordshire residents

- offers free support and practical help to anyone in Hertfordshire who has 鈥媏xperienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse

- 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

- services to meet the needs of all victims of聽domestic abuse

- A dedicated Abuse Liaison Worker can offer you support in a wide range of areas, or signpost you to those who can

- Local support (Essex and聽 Hertfordshire)

- Support service to North Herts residents

- support and advice for all victims of domestic abuse within Three Rivers

- confidential, free, support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse

Cheshire

Support for all

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

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

Essex

Emergency safe spaces and signals

鈥� offers emergency accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic abuse and support services for Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon and Uttlesford

Support for all

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

鈥� information, helpline advice and guidance for survivors of domestic abuse across Essex

鈥� guidance and contact information for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Essex

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

鈥� provides support and signposting information for people affected by domestic violence to stay safe in their own homes in Colchester

鈥� information and signposting information for people affected by domestic abuse in Southend

鈥� information and a rape and sexual assault helpline accessible to all of Essex

Greater Manchester

Forced marriage and honour based abuse

- supporting victims and survivors of so-called honour based violence and abuse

Avon, Somerset and Gloucestershire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

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

- specialist domestic abuse services for women and children

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

- Supports victims and survivors to recover and thrive

Support for all

- Various links to domestic violence and sexual abuse support

-Includes links/contacts to various agencies within Gloucestershire

- A county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families

- run projects and services across the South West

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

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

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

鈥� Support for people living in Hartcliffe, Knowle West, Bishopsworth, Withywood, Whitchurch Park or Headley Park

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

鈥� help with domestic abuse

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

- The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.

- Includes support and links聽of domestic and sexual abuse

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- Support for Asian Women

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

- a confidential service providing support for women and girls who have undergone female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C)

- a feminist organisation committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment

Support for all

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

- 10-week programme in Asian Languages (Urdu,聽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

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

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

鈥� see website for further details

- Domestic Abuse information and support

Devon and Cornwall

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- specialist provider of services for women and girls who have experienced any form of sexual violence or abuse

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

- supports and empowers local women, many with complex needs and experience of trauma and abuse

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

- 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

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

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

- People experiencing abuse from their partner, telephone helpline

- Helping people and animals escape domestic abuse

- 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

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

鈥� Chippenham- Awareness course for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse

- Help for women involved in the sex industry in Southampton

Support for all

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

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

- Help for anyone who is experiencing聽domestic abuse or sexual violence

- 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

鈥� Weymouth- A safe space from domestic abuse

鈥� Dorset- Support聽for victims of rape or serious sexual assault

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

鈥� Support for victims of domestic abuse throughout Wiltshire

- Confidential support service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse

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

- Specialist counselling and psychotherapy聽for anyone聽sexually violated at any time, 聽regardless of gender, 聽aged over 5

- Local support around Portsmouth for victims of domestic abuse

- Provides聽all services for those affected by domestic abuse

- A confidential, specialist counselling and support service for anyone who has experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual assault, resulting in sexual trauma

- 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

鈥� Isle of Wight - Directory of support for victims of domestic abuse

- Isle of Wight domestic abuse support

Kent

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

鈥� provides long term support for women affected by domestic abuse in Medway and Swale

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

鈥� provides emotional support for male victims of abuse in Kent and Medway

Support for all

鈥� helps source emergency accommodation and personal protection support across Kent

鈥� information about Dartford鈥檚 Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop

鈥� resources and information for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Kent and Medway

鈥� information on local services for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Dover

鈥� provides access to therapeutic and practical support for survivors of sexual violence in East Kent

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

鈥� information on its Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop and Sanctuary Scheme

鈥� provides advice and counselling services for anyone affected by domestic abuse in Sheerness and Sittingbourne

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

鈥� provides practical advice and support for anyone worries about stalking in Kent

鈥� offers advice, support and signposting to other agencies through their One Stop Shops in Kent

East London

Support for all

鈥� provides social services support to report an adult or child at risk of abuse

鈥� provides support to refugees who have experienced domestic abuse in London

鈥� a directory of domestic and sexual abuse support services

North London

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- provides a refuge for Latin American women and their children in North London and online services in Portuguese

鈥� provides a retreat for women, online information and a domestic violence helpline

Support for all

鈥� information and local support for people affected by domestic violence and abuse

South London

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- free advice and support to women and children in London

Surrey and Sussex

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- provide a range of support needs to women

- Tackling violence against women and girls

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

鈥� for men in Sussex affected by unwanted sexual experiences

Support for all

- Pro bono legal advice for domestic abuse victims

- support families and victim/survivors of domestic abuse

- domestic abuse support

- support survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Sussex

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

West London

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- services for BME women experiencing domestic abuse

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

- Domestica abuse and violence against women and girls support

- Offer guidance, support and practical help

Support for all

- a partnership of free services covering West Central London

- support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

- services for those experiencing domestic abuse

- support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

- domestic abuse services in Harrow

- support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

- Where to get help for domestic abuse

Cumbria and Lancashire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

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

- Supporting individuals on the Fylde Coast to live their lives free from abuse

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

- If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, we鈥檙e here to help.

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

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

- -2-1 support for women aged 14+ who are victims of violence or sexual abuse

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

Support for all

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

- Interpersonal Abuse Team

- delivering support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Burnley

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

- Advice and support for the victims of domestic and sexual abuse

- 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.

- support adults and children experiencing (or having experienced) domestic violence.

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

- Support for the victims of sexual violence and abuse

Durham and Tees Valley

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- support for women, children and their family

- Domestic Abuse Service Middlesbrough

Support for all

- 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.

- 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

- Free support for women, by women

Support for all

- Support for those experiencing domestic abuse and violence

- help and support for women, men and children who are affected by domestic abuse.

- 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

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

- free confidential advice.

Support for all

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

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

North East Yorkshire and the Humber

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- offer a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events for women

- provides information, support and advice to women in Hull

Support for all

- support service for victims/survivors of domestic abuse

- supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- support to women who have been affected by domestic abuse

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

- offering support to women

- Supporting communities across Wearside to live free from domestic abuse

Support for all

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

- Support for those experiencing domestic abuse

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

- offer a range of support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Newcastle.

South Yorkshire

Support for all

- Domestic abuse support

- wellbeing and mental health resource for Rotherham

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

West Yorkshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- - Women鈥檚 refuge and support service

- support for women

Support for all

- support for anyone who has experienced domestic abuse

- Domestic abuse support

- support to survivors of rape and sexual violence

- domestic abuse support services

- Prevention and intervention around abusive behaviour

- Rape Crisis Centre for all women and girls in Leeds affected by rape and sexual violence.

- Domestic abuse support

- Domestic Abuse 鈥� 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.

- supports women and children affected by domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, FGM or forced marriage

- offers a refuge to those fleeing or facing homelessness due to domestic abuse

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

Trident Reach 鈥� provides support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

Support for all

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

- a database of locally available support covering all aspects of domestic abuse

- provides a safe and supportive environment where you can discuss the issues you have been experiencing

- provides help and advice about domestic abuse

Black Country

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

Specialist Midwife 鈥� provides support regarding Domestic Abuse in pregnancy

鈥� provides support including the police, helplines, online chat, counselling, and refuges

Support for men suffering domestic abuse

- 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

鈥� provides support for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the West Midlands

鈥� provides temporary refuge accommodation for women, children and men who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse

鈥� 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

- provides dedicated and specialist services to women and children affected by domestic abuse

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

- outreach worker available to support female victims of Domestic Abuse

Support for all

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

- provides support to families in Waveney impacted by domestic abuse

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

鈥� offers support to women who have survived domestic abuse

- 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

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

鈥� 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

- 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

- provides support for victims of domestic abuse

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

鈥� offers free support to families affected by domestic abuse

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

Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

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

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

- provides safe housing, refuge accommodation, support and childcare services

鈥� offers support to women, children and teenagers to live free from abuse

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

- provides tailored support and assistance to survivors of domestic abuse

鈥� 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

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

鈥� offers support to victims of domestic abuse

- provides support to victims of domestic violence

鈥� 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

- offers support to victims of domestic abuse

鈥� provides counselling and a number of different therapies to victims of domestic violence

- provides support and assistance to women, men and children suffering, or fleeing from domestic abuse

Mercia

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- provides help to women and their children who have been or are being subjected to, domestic abuse in any form

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

- 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

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

- provides specialist support to all those who have been impacted by sexual violence and abuse

- offers help and protection for victims and their children

- provides support to those whose lives are affected by domestic abuse

- provides a domestic abuse accommodation service

- offers support to victims of domestic violence

Staffordshire and Derbyshire

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

- provides an information and support service for women living in Broxtowe

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

- provides domestic violence support in the Derbyshire area

- offers temporary accommodation for women who have experienced domestic violence in Derby and Derbyshire

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

- provides tailored support and assistance to survivors of domestic abuse

- offers a free and confidential service providing specialist support for victims of Domestic or Sexual, Violence or Abuse

- offers support to the most vulnerable women and families

Support for all

- provides confidential advice and support for victims of domestic abuse

- 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

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

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

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

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

Potteries Womens Refuge 鈥� contact your work coach about this support

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

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

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

Scotland: national support

Forced marriage and honour based abuse

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

鈥� supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation

鈥� supports women and girls that are victims of honour based abuse

鈥� support for victims of honour based abuse and forced marriage

鈥� supports victims of honour based violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation

Support for women suffering domestic abuse

鈥� part of Women鈥檚 Aid and provides a helpline, safe spaces, advocacy, immigration support and children and young peoples services

鈥� runs The Muslim Womens Resource Centre with online information and local workshops