Abuses
In this section you can find support for the following forms of abuse:
- Domestic Violence
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Rape and Sexual Abuse
- Trafficking, Slavery, Forced Marriage and Exploitation
- Other organisations including preventing harmful sexual behaviour
Domestic Violence
AAFDA
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse – AAFDA provide emotional, practical and specialist support for those left behind after fatal domestic abuse.
Galop
Galop support lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (lines open Monday - Thursday 10am – 8pm, Friday 10am – 4pm)
Online chat: (Monday - Thursday 10am – 8pm, Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Hestia & Bright Sky
Free app & website with practical support on how to respond to domestic abuse.
For domestic abuse refuge information in London and the south -east call:
Refuge Referral Line - London: 0808 169 9975 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Hourglass
Calling time on the harm & abuse of older people. Information & support for older people or anyone concerned that an older person is at risk.
Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (lines open 24 hours)
Text: 07860 052 906
Email: helpline@wearehourglass.org
Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation
Advice and support to Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who are facing Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, “Honour” Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Domestic Violence. Advice in Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Pashto and English and a free counselling service in Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic and English.
Karma Nirvana
Advice and support for anyone impacted by Honour Based Abuse.
Helpline: 0800 5999 247 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am- 5pm)
Live Fear Free
Welsh Women’s Aid helpline for those experiencing with domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (lines open 24 hours)
Live chat: online 24 hours every day
Mankind
Mankind offer support to male victims of domestic abuse and violence.
Helpline: 0808 800 1170 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
Muslim Women’s Network – MWN Helpline
Information, support to Asian and Muslim women and girls from diverse ethnic / faith backgrounds who are at risk of abuse or facing problems on a range of concerns
Helpline: 0800 999 5786 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Text: 07415 206 936 (Text at any time, replies Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Helpline : 0800 970 2070 (lines open 24 hours)
Text: NCDV to 60777 for a call back
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines open 24 hours - member of language line for access to interpreters for non-English speaking callers)
NSPCC - Children and Domestic Violence
NSPCC information and support on domestic abuse or violence and affected children.
If you’re concerned for the safety or welfare of a child, call:
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open Monday – Friday 11am – 5pm)
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Refuge
Supporting women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear.
24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Providing support to men subjected to violence from partners or ex-partners.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm)
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Webchat: (online Wednesday 10 -11.30am, Thursday 2 – 4pm)
Rights of Women - Coercive Control
Information on Coercive control, which is when a person with whom you are personally connected, repeatedly behaves in a way which makes you feel controlled, dependent, isolated or scared.
Scottish Women’s Aid
Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (lines open 24 hours)
Southall Black Sisters
Advice and support services for minority ethnic women, on gender-related concerns such as forced marriage, honour killings and the criminal justice, immigration and asylum systems.
Talk Now – Scotland
Counselling service for anyone in Scotland affected by domestic violence or coercive control.
Helpline: 0800 042 0019 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm)
Women’s Aid
Supporting women who experience physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home.
Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland
Support for women and men affected by domestic or sexual violence.
Helpline: 0808 802 1414 (lines open 24 hours)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Forward
Provide help, information and support to anyone affected by FGM ( Female Genital Mutilation), including those who fear they or a girl they know may be at risk.
Muslim Women’s Network – MWN Helpline
Information, support to Asian and Muslim women and girls from diverse ethnic / faith backgrounds.
Helpline: 0800 999 5786 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Text: 07415 206 936 (Text at any time, replies Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk
NHS – FGM
Information on the illegal practise of FGM.
NSPCC – FGM
Offering support advice for anyone concerned about female genital mutilation (FGM); the NSPCC provide an anonymous helpline.
Telephone: 0800 028 3550 (lines open Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 6pm)
Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
Rape and Sexual Abuse
Beyond The Streets
Work with women facing exploitation on the streets. Helping women to be safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
Message line: 0800 133 7870 (Monday – Thursday 9.30am - 3.30pm & Friday (9.30am – 12 noon) at other times – leave mobile number or email for a call back.
Enough
Enabling everyone to help keep women and girls safe. Information and resources for anyone who sees, is the victim or is the perpetrator of any form of abuse against women and girls.
Live Fear Free
Welsh Women’s Aid helpline for those experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (lines open 24 hours a day, every day)
Live chat: online 24 hours every day.
National Male Survivors Helpline
National Male Helpline: 0808 800 5005
(Opening hours for both helplines Monday - Friday 9am – 8pm, Weekend 10am – 2pm)
Professional Footballers Association – Survivor Support Advocate
Confidential support for survivors of non-current football related abuse.
Advocate Line: 0330 236 8851 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: supportadvocate@thepfa.com
Rape Crisis – England and Wales
Supporting anyone affected by rape and sexual violence, with online details of Rape Crisis Centre locations.
Helpline: 0808 500 2222 (lines open 24 hours, every day)
Web Chat (available 24 hours, every day)
Rape Crisis Network Ireland
Supporting anyone in Northern Ireland affected by rape and sexual violence.
Rape Crisis Scotland
Supporting anyone in Scotland affected by rape and sexual violence.
Helpline: 08088 010302 (lines open 5pm – 12 midnight)
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Rights of Women
Providing legal advice to women who have been raped or sexual assaulted, with a free booklet available to download online called ‘Report to Court’
Advice Line: 0207 251 8887 (lines open Tuesday 10am – 12 noon, Thursday evening 7pm – 9pm)
Safeline
Support for men, women and young people affected by rape and abuse.
Survivors UK
Survivors UK support men who have been raped or sexually abused, no matter when the abuse happened. Also support men coping with the abuse of someone close to them.
Email: info@survivorsuk.org
Online Helpline: via website (Monday to Sunday 12pm – 8pm)
Talk Now – Scotland
Counselling service for anyone in Scotland affected by rape or sexual violence.
Helpline: 0800 042 0019 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm)
The Survivors Trust
Find support in your area for victims and survivors of sexual violence.
Helpline: 08088 010 818 (Monday – Friday 10am – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 4pm, Monday – Thursday 6pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 12.30pm, Sunday 6pm - 8pm)
Live Chat: (Online Monday – Thursday 6pm – 8pm, Sunday 6pm – 8pm)
Victim Support
Support for anyone affected by any crime or assault, regardless of whether or not the police are contacted.
Helpline: 0808 16 89 111 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk
Trafficking, Slavery, Forced Marriage and Exploitation
Barnardo’s
Supporting young people who experience sexual exploitation.
Causeway
Causeway works with individuals affected by trafficking and modern slavery, supporting them to recover from trauma and develop safe and fulfilling futures.
Every Child Protected Against Trafficking - ECPAT UK
Campaigning to end child sex tourism and trafficking.
Equality Advisory & Support Service – EASS
Offering assistance and advice on equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales.
Helpline : 0808 800 0082 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm)
Text: 0808 800 0084
Forced Marriage Unit
Support information for forced marriage.
Helpline: 020 7008 0151 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm)
Email: fmu@fco.gov.uk
Freedom Charity
Support information for children and young people at risk of violent crime, dishonour-based violence and forced marriages.
Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO)
Advice and support to Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who are facing Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, “Honour” Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Domestic Violence. Advice in Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Pashto and English and a free counselling service in Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic and English.
Karma Nirvana
Advice and support for anyone impacted by Honour Based Abuse.
Helpline: 0800 5999 247 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am- 5pm)
Modern Slavery Helpline
Help for yourself, or someone who may be a victim of slavery or exploitation, call in confidence.
Helpline: 08000 121 700 (lines open 24 hours)
Revenge Porn Helpline
Support for anyone affected by sexually explicit material posted online without consent.
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Salvation Army – Modern Slavery
Providing support services for adult victims of trafficking and modern slavery.
Referral Line (England and Wales only): 0800 808 3733 (lines open 24 hours)
Southall Black Sisters
Advice and support services for minority ethnic women on gender-related concerns such as forced marriage, honour killings and the criminal justice, immigration and asylum systems.
The Helen Bamber Foundation
Working with survivors of torture, wars, genocides, sex trafficking, slavery and extreme domestic violence; plus gender and sexuality-based persecution.
Unseen UK
Raising awareness of trafficking and modern slavery as well as supporting survivors.
Email: info@unseenuk.org
Women and Girls Network
Counselling and support for women trafficked into the sex industry.
Helpline: 0808 801 0660 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Wednesday 6pm – 9pm)
Preventing harmful sexual behaviour
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
Child Exploitation and Online Protection work towards eradicating the sexual abuse of children; part of UK policing helping to track and find offenders.
Stop It Now
Providing advice to anyone who has abused, or thought about abusing a child; encouraging abusers to recognise their behaviour problems and seek help to change, also supporting the family and friends of abusers.
Helpline: 0808 1000 900 (lines open Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm, Friday 9am - 5pm)
Email: help@stopitnow.org.uk
Live Chat hours: online Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 12 noon, Wednesday 1 - 4pm & 6pm - 9pm
STOPSO
Working to prevent harmful sexual behaviour through therapy. For anyone concerned about their behaviour or someone else’s.