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Help for those experiencing domestic violence

English domestic violence helpline
Tel: 0808 200 0247

Scottish domestic violence helpline
Tel: 0800 027 1234

Wales domestic violence helpline
Tel: 0808 801 0800

Northern Ireland domestic violence helpline
Tel: 028 9033 1818

MALE advice and inquiry line
Tel: 0845 064 6800
Website: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/

Refuge
Offers emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Refuge domestic violence helpline for London
24-hour London-based freephone helpline
Helpline: 08705 995 443
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Women's Aid Federation of England
Offers support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk

Welsh Women's Aid
Website: www.welshwomensaid.org/k
Helpline: 029 2039 0874

Irish Women's Aid
Helpline: 00 353 1 868 4721
Website: www.womensaid.ie

Scottish Women's Aid
Helpline: 0131 475 2372
Website: www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk

Northern Ireland Women's Aid
Helpline: (028) 90 331818
Website: www.niwaf.org

Rights of Women
Works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women about their legal rights.
Helpline: 020 7251 6577
Website: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
24-hour information, support and referral service for lesbians and gay men.
Tel: 020 7837 7324
Website: www.llgs.org.uk

Broken Rainbow
Telephone helpline for lesbians, gay men and bisexual or transgendered people experiencing domestic violence. It's staffed by workers from these communities.
Helpline: 08452 60 55 60
Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

ManKind
ManKind helps and advises male victims of domestic violence.
Helpline: 0870 794 4124
Website: www.mankind.org.uk

The Sunflower Centre
Multi-agency centre based in Northampton providing support, advice and services for male and female victims.
Tel: 01604 233684
Website: www.sunflower- centre.org/

FamilyLine Surrey
Confidential helpline advice for anyone with family concerns or worries.
Freephone: 0808 800 5678
Website: www.familyline.org.uk

Mankind UK
A support service for men who have been sexually abused, sexually assaulted and/or raped.
Helpline: 01273 510447
Website: www.mankinduk.co.uk

Gloucestershire Domestic Violence Intervention Project
Tel: 01452 312427
Website: www.dvintervention.co.uk

Miscarriage Association
Helpline: 01924 200799
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Shelter
A national organisation to improve the lives of homeless and badly housed people.
Shelterline: 0808 80044 44
Website: www.shelter.org.uk

Victim Support
Offers information and support to victims of crime, whether or not they have reported the crime to the police.
Helpline: 0845 3030900
Website: www.victimsupport.org

Samaritans
24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis.
Helpline: 08457 909090
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme - London
You may be able to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. To apply, you must no longer be living with your partner.
Tel: 020 7842 6800
Website: www.cica.gov.uk

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme - Glasgow
Tel: 0141 331 2726
Ecophone text: 0141 331 2726

Womankind
A global campaign to ensure women's rights are recognised worldwide.
Website: www.womankind.org.uk

Action on Elder Abuse
Tel: 020 8765 7000
Website: www.elderabuse.org.uk

Hidden Hurt - Domestic Abuse Information
This site has been written by a survivor of domestic violence, and provides advice and information.
Website: www.hiddenhurt.co.uk

Darlington Domestic Violence Forum
For legal advice and help in court, complete their online application form.
Website: www.ddvf.org

The Tulip Project
Supports parents who have experienced violence at the hands of their children.
Tel: 0151 637 6363