Will copy details of resources, although cannot replicate hyperlinks to websites:
Related Links
* Refuge (www.refuge.org.uk)
* Four Ways To Speak Out (www.fourwaystospeakout.com)
* Network For Surviving Stalking (www.nss.org.uk)
* Protection Against Stalking (www.protectionagainststalking.org)
* Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (www.aafda.org.uk)
* Independent Police Complaints Commission (www.ipcc.gov.uk)
* Association of Chief Police Officers (www.acpo.police.uk)
National Domestic Violence Helpline
The Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Contact the helpline in confidence on 0808 2000 247.
Support after Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)
SAMM offers understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter, through the mutual support of others who have suffered a similar tragedy. Confidential helpline: 0845 8723440.
Victim Support
Victim Support is the independent national charity for people affected by crime. Highly-trained staff and volunteers give free and confidential information, emotional support and practical help to victims, witnesses, their family, friends and other people affected. Victims don't have to report a crime to the police to get help, and can ask for support at any time, regardless of when the crime happened. Victim Supportline: 0845 30 30 900.
The Respect Phoneline
The Respect Phoneline provides information and advice to people who are abusive to their partners and want help to stop. Respect Phoneline: 0845 122 8609.
Rights of Women
Rights of Women is a voluntary organisation which provides legal advice and information for women in England and Wales. They have two specialist legal advice lines providing free and confidential legal advice for women (by women) on issues such as domestic and sexual violence. Contact 020 7251 6577 for advice on family law, relationship breakdown and domestic violence or contact 020 7251 8887 for advice on sexual violence, immigration and asylum.
End Violence Against Women (EVAW)
End Violence Against Women is a coalition representing 7 million individuals and organisations across the UK who believe they can and must create a world free from the threat and reality of violence against women and girls.
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline
If you?re based in Scotland and you need to talk to someone in confidence, call the 24 hour Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline. The Freephone number does not appear on itemised phone bills and they can put you in touch with local services like Women's Aid, or your housing department. Helpline volunteers are all women who have received specialist training. Helpline: 0800 027 1234.
The Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
Managed by Welsh Women?s Aid, the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline is a confidential, 24 hour freephone support and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or wanting more information on available support services. Helpline: 0808 80 10 800.
The Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
Women?s Aid, Northern Ireland
Women?s Aid provides a wide range of services to women and children affected by domestic violence throughout Northern Ireland. These include offering a safe place to stay in refuges or outreach for those wishing to receive support in their own homes and communities. They also manage the confidential 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline which is open to anyone affected by domestic violence and in need of help and support. Helpline: 0800 917 1414.
The Men's Advice Line
The Men's Advice Line offers freephone advice for men experiencing domestic violence, including men in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Advice Line: 0808 801 0327.
ManKind Initiative
ManKind Initiative is a national charity that provides confidential help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence. Helpline: 01823 334244.