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"Like the cracks in broken pots which are sealed with gold, Southall Black Sisters poured gold into me and made me whole again."
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The pot, Remembering Atefeh, was made by Claudia Clare, ceramicist, in 2011 to be smashed in front of the Iranian Embassy as a protest against the death penalty for 'crimes against chastity.' Atefeh was only 16 years old when she was hanged. Gif by Sneha Paradeshi

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Originally set up in 1979, Southall Black Sisters (SBS) has established itself as an iconic organisation based in West London, but with a national reach and reputation for its landmark legal interventions, its contributions to changes in policy for the benefit of Black and minoritised women, and its unique approach to casework and advocacy.

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Advice, support and counselling services for young people and families involved in abusive relationships. Call 0203 601 7475

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Domestic Abuse Support :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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A list of support services in the UK for people affected by domestic abuse.

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Men's Advice Line - support for male victims of domestic abuse

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Every man has a right to feel safe.

Domestic abuse is about power and control of one person over another, and it can happen to anyone. Our Dyn Project provides support to heterosexual, gay, bisexual and trans men who are experiencing abuse from a partner.

We provide confidential support and help for men affected by domestic abuse to find the best available services in their local area. This includes safety planning, signposting to services across Wales, advice and emotional support.

Are you at risk?
Has your partner ever:

Tried to control you?

Intimidated you?

Shouted at you?

Threatened to hurt or kill you?

Withheld money from you?

Threatened to take your children away?

Called you offensive or insulting names?

Tried to control your movements?

Stopped you from contacting family or friends?

If you have faced any of this kind of treatment from your partner, you may be experiencing a form of domestic abuse.

Get help now

Call the Dyn Wales Helpline for support and advice on 0808 801 0321 (open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

Or email us at Dyn@saferwales.com

For 24-hour support, call the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800

IN AN EMERGENCY DON'T DELAY - DIAL 999

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Support for male victims of domestic violence in Wales - Cymru Ddiogelach - Safer Wales

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We support male victims of domestic abuse and, sexual violence in Wales. This can include helping get legal advice, safe accommodation, helping with child contact, providing safety advice or just being someone you can talk to. Call the Dyn Wales Helpline for support and advice on 029 2034 9970 (open

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Εάν κάποιος με τον οποίον μένεις ή κάποιο μέλος της οικογένειάς σου σε κάνει να φοβάσαι ή σε χτυπάει, δεν χρειάζεται να υποφέρεις σιωπηλά. Το [ RISE (Ανόρθωση, Πληροφόρηση, Ασφάλεια, Ενδυνάμωση)- στο Κάρντιφ] είναι εδώ για να σε υποστηρίξει. Οποιαδήποτε κι αν είναι η ηλικία, το ιστορικό, η εθνικότητα, το καθεστώς μετανάστευσης, ή η μητρική γλώσσα σου - μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε. Έχουμε ειδικευμένους υπαλλήλους οι οποίοι μπορούν να σε υποστηρίξουν σε θέματα ενδοοικογενειακής βίας, σεξουαλικής βίας, καταναγκαστικού γάμου, ακρωτηριασμού γυναικείων γεννητικών οργάνων, παρακολούθησης και παρενόχλησης. Μπορούμε να συνεργαστούμε μαζί σου μέσω σύνδεσης [ίντερνετ], τηλεφώνου, ή κατ' ιδίαν, περιλαμβανομένης και της χρήσης διερμηνέα. Θα σου δώσουμε την υποστήριξη και την υπεράσπιση που χρειάζεσαι, με το να χτίζουμε πάνω στα δυνατά σημεία σου και να σε υποστηρίζουμε για να κάνεις μακροχρόνιες αλλαγές στη ζωή σου.

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Rise Cardiff - Specialist VAWDASV services

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Εάν κάποιος με τον οποίον μένεις ή κάποιο μέλος της οικογένειάς σου σε κάνει να φοβάσαι ή σε χτυπάει, δεν χρειάζεται να υποφέρεις σιωπηλά. Το [ RISE (Ανόρθωση, Πληροφόρηση, Ασφάλεια, Ενδυνάμωση)- στο Κάρντιφ] είναι εδώ για να σε υποστηρίξει. Οποιαδήποτε κι αν είναι η ηλικία, το ιστορικό, η εθνικότητα, το καθεστώς μετανάστευσης, ή η μητρική γλώσσα σου - μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε.

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These are some of the things we know and can measure. We know women and children experience abuse in such great numbers, it can be hard to face. We also know that behind each of these statistics, there are a thousand stories, faces, lives; victims and survivors doing their best to stay afloat in an impossible situation.

But what of the impact that we can't easily measure? On average, two women are killed by men each week - but how many women see ending their life as the only escape from ongoing abuse? What is the human cost to communities of accepting and tacitly condoning abuse? The effect on growing children? The lost potential of lives stunted and cut short?

This is why we exist. Our mission is to end violence against women and girls, and to believe, support and uplift survivors. What will you do to help us achieve it?

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Rights Equality Empowerment Ending violence against women and girls Who we are Cardiff & The Vale 0 women and girls in Cardiff and the Vale aged 16-59 have been a victim of domestic abuse in the past year United kingdom 0m women across the UK experience rape, domestic violence, forced marriage, stalking, sexual exploitation, trafficking...

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Angelou - Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Advice

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Angelou - Domestic Violence and Abuse Support and Advice

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Angelou - Information, support and advice for those affected by domestic vioence.Find help and support. Free direct support local to you. South West London. Domestic violence.

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Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are family members or those who are currently or have been intimate partners, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Domestic violence and abuse can occur within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels.

If you are experiencing abuse, or have done in the past, remember you are not to blame and there are people and organisations that can help you.

Domestic abuse can take many forms and include the following:
Below are some of the things you might hear about if you or someone you know is receiving help as a result of Domestic Abuse: How to get help
If you are in immediate danger call the police by dialling 999. If you would like to speak to a police officer but it isn't urgent then you can call 101.

You can access specialist help through a Victim Focus officer or you can contact one of the services listed below directly. Please click here to find out more about your local Victim Focus Team and how to contact them

If you are experiencing abuse by your partner, ex-partner or family member and need advice you can contact the 24 Hour Live Fear Free Helpline 0808 8010 800 Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales

Bawso is an all Wales Support Provider, delivering specialist services to people from Black and Ethnic Minority (BME) backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and other forms of abuse, including Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Human Trafficking & Prostitution. Bawso provide support, advice and information from their offices in Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea.

Contact the 24 hour helpline: 08007318147 or contact their regional Offices:

Cardiff 029 20644 633 (Clarence House, Clarence Road, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5FB)

Merthyr Tydfil 01685375394 (Teulu MAC47 - 48 Pontmorlais West Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UN)

Swansea 01792 642 003 (63 Mansel Street Swansea SA1 5TN)

The Safer Wales Dyn project provides support to Heterosexual, Gay, Bisexual and Trans men who are experiencing Domestic abuse from a partner.

Tel:0808 801 0321 Email: dyn@saferwales.com

Rainbow Bridge is a Victim Support run service that specifically supports victims of domestic abuse who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

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Domestic Abuse - South Wales Victim Focus

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Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are family members or those who are currently or have been intimate partners, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Domestic violence and abuse can occur within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels.

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a way for LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse to get the maximum amount of help with a minimum amount of hassle. The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence who is living or working in London.

The DAP is made up of 4 LGBT agencies who each provide different services for LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse. With one phone call, you will be linked in with Stonewall Housing, Galop, Switchboard – LGBT+ Helpline, and London Friend. Everything you tell the DAP is confidential, and all our services are provided free of charge.

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The Partnership – LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership

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The London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is a way for LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse to get the maximum amount of help with a minimum amount of hassle. The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence who is living or working in London.

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It is estimated that around 3 million women across the UK experience rape, domestic violence, forced marriage, stalking, sexual exploitation, trafficking and other forms of violence every year.

This is the equivalent to the population of Wales.
- Report of the Secretary General, 2006

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National charity in Wales working to end domestic abuse & all forms of violence against women. Membership organisation providing a range of direct services.

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set up specifically to provide free and specialist counselling for women; to help them address the complex psychological trauma caused by domestic abuse, on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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Domestic abuse - free counselling & mental health support London

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Coronavirus: domestic abuse support

Below you will find information and contact details below for organisations providing domestic abuse support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Greenwich
Her Centre
Greenwich Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop on Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm YMCA drop-in is now closed but still taking calls and offering support and advice on the phone. For further information, please ring Winsom for DV Advice on 07538 534981, or Angela at Hudgell & Partners for Legal Advice on 0203 096 6843 / as@hudgellpartners.co.uk

DA referrals Accepting referrals by professionals throughout the week / IDVA service providing support to victims on the phone
Victim Support
Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) service

All appointments are via the phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Referrals are still being accepted, weekdays 9-5 telephone: 0208 801 1777

Victim Support line 24/7 including bank holidays 0808 1689 111

Lewisham
Athena Refuge charity
www.refuge.org.uk National Domestic Abuse helpline 0808 2000 247 Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Woman's Aid Live Chat Online chatting services which is ideal for women who are self-isolating and do not wish to be heard chat.womensaid.org.uk 0117 944 44 11 Monday - Friday 10am-2pm
Bright Sky
Mobile app to support women who are experiencing domestic abuse. It is free to download and supports providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. Search 'Bright Sky' in the app store.

www.hestia.org/brightsky or freephone the domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247

Bexley
Solace
Free and confidential support for women, children and men in Bexley affected by abuse

Helpline freephone: 0203 198 4659 (9am-5pm)

Email: bexley.community@solacewomensaid.org
www.solacewomensaid.org/contact-us

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Coronavirus: domestic abuse support Below you will find information and contact details below for organisations providing domestic abuse support during the coronavirus pandemic. Her Centre Greenwich Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop on Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm YMCA drop-in is now closed but still taking calls and offering support and advice on the phone.

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Support for victims of domestic abuse in London and the south east

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For 50 years, Hestia has provided support and hope every step of the way of recovery.

Join us every week as we share the lives and stories of the people who make Hestia

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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is the umbrella term used to describe a range of violent and abusive acts and behaviours, including:

domestic abuse (including coercive control)

rape and sexual violence

female genital mutilation

forced marriage

crimes in the name of 'honour'

sexual harassment

stalking

trafficking

prostitution/sexual exploitation

Anyone can experience VAWG regardless of their age, race, culture, sexuality or religion, however we know that it disproportionately affects women and girls. If you are experiencing abuse, support is available, visit the Government website for more information.

Support available

Support available for victims and survivors

Support from the police

In an emergency, always dial 999. For non-emergency support call 101.

If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak.

Support from VAWG Services

The Angelou Partnership

The Angelou Partnership offer access to 10 specialist services through one front door.

Angelou can provide support if you have been subjected to any form of VAWG. The Angelou Partnership can offer support ranging from increasing safety and understanding the criminal justice system, to enhancing emotional wellbeing. The partnership can support you over the phone, face to face, or in a group format depending on the needs and preferences of those affected. They provide specialist support to Black, Minority and Ethnic and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities.

Angelou support is moving from face-to-face sessions to telephone and online based support. please contact the numbers below for support and details of service provision. Visit the Angelou Partnership website for more information.

Contact Angelou by phone on tel: 0808 801 0660

Monday, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays: 10am - 4pm

Wednesdays: 10am - 4pm and 6pm to 9pm.

Translators are available.

Outside of those hours the National Domestic Abuse Helpline can be of support and is available 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247.

Support is you have no recourse to public funds

Southall Black Sisters

Telephone: 0208 571 0800

Open Monday to Wednesday, and Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Rights of Women

Telephone: 020 7490 7689

Open Monday and Thursday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Support if you are worried about hurting someone

If you are worried about some of your behaviours and you want to take steps to change them, support is available to help you.

Respect Phoneline is a team of friendly advisors available to speak in confidence with you about your violence and domestic abuse. They can be contacted on 0808 8024040 weekdays between 9am and 8pm. You can also visit the Respect Phonline website.

Housing Support

Support is available if you either want to stay in your home or leave. Details of this can be found by visiting the Domestic abuse housing support page.

Support from Family and Children's Services

If you are worried that a child or young person in Kensington and Chelsea is at immediate risk, please contact the assessment and access team duty social work team immediately at Tel: 020 7361 3013 or email [email protected] .

Out of hours: If you need a service in an emergency between 5pm and 9am on weekdays or 24 hours a day at weekends and bank holidays, you can contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0207 373 2227.

Our Family Services teams are working as usual to visit families and respond to their needs.
If you are worried that a child/family are at immediate risk, please contact the Police on 999.

Support from Adult Safeguarding Services

Adult Safeguarding referrals should be made to the Information & Advice Team. However, for escalation purposes, please use the contact details provided:

Safeguarding Operational Team

National Support and Helplines

The Freephone National Domestic Violence Helpline: (run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge)

Forced Marriage Unit

Female Genital Mutilation Helpline

Paladin (for stalking)

NSPCC (for FGM)

Karma Nirvana (for so called 'honour' based violence)

Support for male victims

Men's Advice Line

Victim Support Helpline

Support for perpetrators

Respect

Our strategic response to VAWG

Ending Violence against Women and Girls is a local strategic priority. We have recently launched a new 5-year strategy which builds on our previous work and explains our approach going forward.

This partnership strategy has been co-produced by partners, including survivors, residents, and local businesses, and sets out our strategic vision to make our boroughs safe for anyone who is living, working, visiting, and travelling in Kensington and Chelsea.

Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHR)

When someone has been killed as a result of domestic abuse (domestic homicide) a review into the help and support they may have received from the Council, Police and other agencies should be carried out.

What happens when someone is killed as a result of domestic violence?

Professionals involved in the case must review what happened so that they can identify what may need to be changed to reduce the risk of it happening again in the future.

DHRs are not enquiries into how the victim died or into who is responsible. The purpose of a DHR is to understand where there are lessons to be learned and make recommendations to prevent future homicides.

Family members, friends and colleagues of the victim are important to the DHR process. The independent chair will aim to make contact with friends and family, to enable them to inform the review and build a complete view of the circumstances leading up to the homicide.

The Home Office has published guidance on when a domestic homicide review needs to be carried out and how to do this.

Find out more about our local approach by viewing our DHR protocol below.

Published Domestic Homicide Reviews

A related Serious Case Review was commissioned by the Local Safeguarding Children Board into the death of Clare and serious injury to Ann.
Clare and Ann Serious Case Review

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Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls

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Information on the different types of domestic abuse and what support is available.

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Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from male abuse and violence.

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Solace Womens Aid - For safe lives and strong futures

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Solace Women's Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from male abuse and violence.

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Calan DVS - Providing Sanctuary, Inspiring change.

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Calan DVS - Providing Sanctuary, Inspiring change.

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Calan DVS is one of the largest domestic abuse charities in Wales and we are committed to working in partnership to end domestic violence and abuse. Our staff are passionate about what they do and deliver much needed services to support some of the most vulnerable people in society.