Further information

There are several organisations and helplines for people who have experienced violence and/or abuse. Some of these organisations are listed below.
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The Survivors Trust

• The Survivors Trust has over 135 member agencies which provide support for women, men and children who are survivors of rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. You can call 0808 801 0818 or find more information at thesurvivorstrust.org

National Domestic Violence Helpline

• Freephone 24 Hour helpline, a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. You can call 0808 2000 247 or find more information at nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

Childline

• Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Whether it’s something big or small. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can call 0800 1111 or find more information at childline.org.uk

Safeline

• Safeline is a leading specialist charity for sexual abuse and rape. For more information visit safeline.org.uk

Men's Advice Line

• Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members). You can call 0808 801 0327 or find more information at mensadviceline.org.uk

Southall Black Sisters

• Southall Black Sisters provides information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence. They provide advice in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu and arrange interpretation in Somali and other languages. They mainly support women from West London but take enquiries from across the UK and if necessary refer to relevant local agencies. You can call 0208 571 0800 or find more information at  southallblacksisters.org.uk 

Rape Crisis England & Wales

• Rape Crisis England & Wales is the national umbrella body for the network of 44 independent Rape Crisis Centres, each providing specialist support, counselling and advocacy services to victims and survivors of sexual abuse, rape and all forms of sexual violence. The national Rape Crisis helpline is open 12-2.30pm and 7-9.30pm every day of the year on 0808 802 9999. Find your nearest Rape Crisis Centre, as well as information and self-help resources, at www.rapecrisis.org.uk