Supporting Domestic Abuse victims in the Workplace as Employers by BAND Ltd

Mental Health and Wellbeing support organisations - Suicide Prevention

BANDLtd — 2026-02-26 15:22:04 UTC

Following learning from recent Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Homicide Reviews, we would like to share some suicide prevention resources:

Ofsted Press release on new report

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 13:30:31 UTC

Children who are affected by Domestic Abuse are not being consistently recognised as victims despite this being set out in law.

NSPCC Learning - protecting children from domestic abuse

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 13:33:08 UTC

Supportive questions to ask Employees

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:22:28 UTC

How to start a conversation with a team member

Refuge - Support organisation

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:23:48 UTC

For women and children against domestic violence.

Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence.

National Domestic Violence Helpline

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:24:32 UTC

National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) is a national organisation that specifically helps victims of domestic violence and abuse to obtain legal protection irrespective of their financial position. You can refer direct via their website www.referdirect.org.uk or download their app.

Next Link - Support Organisation

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:26:11 UTC

Offers support services for women experiencing DV/A, plus women's mental health support services and independent support for victims of rape and sexual abuse.

Dedicated services for:

· Black and Ethnic Minority

· South Asian people and

· Children and young people

Respect - Support for Male victims of Domestic Abuse

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:27:48 UTC

The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse Tel: 0808 8010327

Helpline for perpetrators of Domestic abuse

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:29:08 UTC

Helpline for perpetrators of DA/V to talk in confidence.

Respect is a National organisation that supports male and female perpetrators of domestic violence, young people who use violence and abuse at home and in relationships. Tel: 0808 802040

Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm

Women's Aid - Support Organisation

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:30:17 UTC

Has support information on their website, an online help chat and email support too.

https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/

Mon-Fri 10am-12noon

Bristol Freedom Programme

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:31:34 UTC

Support groups for women held throughout Bristol. Free programme for any woman with experience of living with domestic violence and abuse, or has left the relationship.

Women can refer themselves or professionals can refer for you.

Tel: 0117 9250680

Bristol Freedom Programme

enquiries@nextlinkhousing.co.uk

The Drive Partnership

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:33:34 UTC

The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. Access via professional referral.

Victim Support - Avon and Somerset

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:42:01 UTC

Tel: 0300 303 1972

Men’s Domestic Abuse Service for male victims and those who identify as male offering safety planning, support through civil and criminal proceedings, counselling and access to appropriate housing.

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30am-5:30pm and Tue/Thu 11am-7pm

24 hour National Support line outside these hours: 0808 1689111

OPOKA - Eastern European Family Support

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:43:41 UTC

OPOKA is an Eastern European Family Support Centre which provides support and assistance to women and children who are experiencing domestic violence. The Centre provides short term individual crisis counselling and long term therapy.

Tel: 0117 4270012

email: Info@opoka.org.uk

Information in Polish: 0300 3651700

Galop - The LGBT+ anti-abuse helpline

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:45:04 UTC

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+ Domestic Abuse Helpline

Provides emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.

Tel: 0800 999 5428

Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm

Wed –Thur 10am- 8pm

Employer's Initiative on Domestic Abuse

BANDLtd — 2026-03-16 16:52:37 UTC

To enable employers to take action on domestic abuse – raising awareness among all employees, supporting those facing domestic abuse, and providing access to services to help perpetrators to stop.

Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership - Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy 2024 - 2027

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:15:20 UTC

Access to the KBSP strategy for 2024 - 2027

Policy Overview

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:25:22 UTC

Overview of the BAND sample Policy - full policy available on request from admin@bandltd.org.uk

Business in the Community

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:27:17 UTC

Domestic Abuse: a toolkit for employers

Employers have a duty of care and a legal responsibility to provide a safe and effective work environment. Preventing and tackling domestic abuse is an integral part of this. This toolkit will help your organisation to support your employees and contribute to tackling domestic abuse.

Office for National Statistics

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:31:21 UTC

Domestic abuse in England and Wales overview: November 2025

Figures on domestic abuse from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, police recorded crime and other organisations.

ACAS guidance

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:32:35 UTC

This is the Acas Council response to the government consultation on support in the workplace for victims of domestic abuse which aims to give survivors of domestic abuse the support they deserve in the workplace.

Workplace support for victims of Domestic Abuse

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:33:46 UTC

Report on improving workplace support for domestic abuse victims, including raising awareness and sharing best practice among employers.

Domestic Abuse - how to get help

BANDLtd — 2026-04-08 12:36:26 UTC

Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

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Freedom from Violence and Abuse - The Strategy

BANDLtd — 2026-04-28 11:46:42 UTC

Easy read version of the Government's Freedom from Violence and Abuse Strategy.

The whole document can be accessed here

EIDA Beacon Meeting notes

BANDLtd — 2026-04-28 11:51:20 UTC

EIDA Beacon meeting summary: Taking steps to address perpetrators

Women's Aid posters

BANDLtd — 2026-06-01 13:49:14 UTC

Women's Aid offer a number of poster that can be displayed to signpost to support, including posters for young people.

Stop Domestic Abuse UK resources

BANDLtd — 2026-06-01 13:51:37 UTC

Display posters and leaflets for victims, including cultural practices, elder DVA and violence towards men

National Centre for Domestic Violence - resources

BANDLtd — 2026-06-01 19:05:31 UTC

Free awareness resources including posters, leaflets, pens and cards

Somerset Council's Employer's Domestic Abuse Toolkit

BANDLtd — 2026-06-02 12:36:45 UTC

Includes how to support victims and perpetrators who you employ

DVA Victim Support in the Work Place

BANDLtd — 2026-06-03 16:54:28 UTC

A short powerpoint training resource that can be shared with management and senior team members to help them understand the importance of being a safe and supportive employer for victims of domestic abuse

Info Poster about local services

BANDLtd — 2026-06-04 09:14:29 UTC

Information and contact details for Next Link - DVA support service in Bristol