Domestic Violence
The following websites and telephone numbers may be useful:
Women's Aid Federation of England is a national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They can offer support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Refuge offers emergency accommodation and support for woman and children experiencing domestic violence.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Broken Rainbow supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are experiencing domestic violence.
Telephone: 08452 604460 (available Monday - Friday. 9am-1pm and 2-5pm)
Website: www.brokenrainbow.org.uk
Victim Support offers information and support to victims of crime, whether or not they have reported the crime to the police.
Telephone: 0845 3030900
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Samaritans offer 24 hour confidential support for anyone in crisis.
Telephone: 08457 909090
Website: www.samaritans.org
Mankind helps and advises male victims of domestic violence.
Telephone: 0870 794 4124
Website: www.mankind.org.uk