Agency Resources

• Support information for black minority ethnic women is available from the resources page at National Women’s Aid

• The Women’s Aid survivors handbook is available to listen to or download in 11 languages

• National Women’s Aid run a support website called The Hideout for children living in violent homes

• ChildLine – free confidential helpline for children and young people – 0800 1111

(Also called the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme)

• Clare’s Law gives anyone the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them.

• Anyone can also make enquiries into the partner of a close friend or family member.

• Information and guidance about Clare’s Law
  Applying for Clare’s Law

• Michael Brown’s story (Clare’s Dad) – campaigning for Clare’s Law after her murder (You Tube)

• Information about Coercive Control

• The gov.uk website have a page that explains ‘Representing Yourself in Court’ including a link and video re information about being a McKenzie friend

• SafeLives short video – An introduction to assessing risk in domestic abuse cases

• A DASH risk assessment is also available in the ‘downloads’ tab

• Domestic Abuse latest Government info Government website

• Latest info on the Domestic Abuse Bill

• Information on the Domestic Violence Disclosure Schemes (DVDS) is listed under Clare’s Law (above)

• Women’s Aid and The Body Shop developed the Expect Respect toolkit to support practitioners working with children or young people. 

• You can download worksheets and lesson plans from Reception age to Year 13.

• A Humberside Police initiative allows victims of abuse to get help even by staying silent.

• After calling 999, callers need to listen and respond to questions and instructions, including tapping the handset or pressing 55.

• News Article (Hull)

• Support and information is available on the NHS website 

• There is also a lot of information on the World Health Organisation website

• Help and information are available from the Government website about forced marriages

• Government website links and information to homicide reviews – key findings, research and guidance.

• Key findings from analysis of domestic homicide reviews 

• Help and support from Karma Nirvana  or call 0800 5999 247

• Here is a link to their information about Honour Based Abuse

• We offer weekly Solicitor Drop-Ins for those who need legal help and support.  Please click here for more information.

• Alternatively, the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) offer lots of valuable information about protection orders for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

• They also offer an award-winning FREE service that allows anyone who has recently suffered or been threatened with domestic abuse to apply for an emergency court injunction, regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.  The order can sometimes be issued within 24 hours of making contact – working in partnership with the police, solicitors and other support agencies (inc Women’s Aid) to help victims obtain speedy protection.

• The LGBT+ Switchboard offer free and confidential phone & message support.

• SafeLives short video – Young people discussing domestic abuse in LGBT relationships.

• We have local weekly Solicitor Drop-Ins available for those who need legal help.  Please click here for more information.

• Nationally, Rights of Women offer a free and confidential legal advice telephone helpline &  website

• National Women’s Aid has a fabulous page with links to lots of different national support organisations.  It is very easy to navigate and subjects are easy to find and in alphabetical order.

• SafeLives short video – What is a MARAC?

• SafeLives short video – Roles & information in a MARAC Meeting

• SafeLives short video – Action Planning during a MARAC meeting

• The Mens Advice Line offer free and confidential phone & message support

• Mind offer free and confidential phone and message support to anyone experiencing mental health difficulties. Infoline: 0300 123 3393

• The ‘no recourse to public funds’ rule means that those women who have come into the UK on a spousal visa may not be entitled to welfare benefits and local authority housing.

• This can be a major barrier to escaping abuse, but it should not stop you from trying to access support. 

• LOCAL support may still be available - please contact us

• National help: information and support for those with No Recourse to Public Funds

• Locally we run workshops available to understand on-line abuse and safety - please email training@womensaidnel.org

• National Women’s Aid have a web page of information about staying safe online (Printable version available in the downloads tab)

• This project is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with the child’s school prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.

• This is for information purposes and does not replace any safeguarding procedures.

• A helpline for teachers is also available 0204 513 9990

• Free and confidential support is available from Respect for anyone who wants advice and information to help them stop being violent and abusive to their partner.

• Advice and support for professionals working with perpetrators

• A pet fostering scheme may be available to those who are experiencing abuse and can’t leave the home because of their pets.  

• Advice & information is available from The Dog’s Trust – Freedom Project

The Power and Control Wheel is a diagram that illustrates the tactics used in abusive relationships to maintain dominance over a partner. It shows that abuse is not always physical and that an abuser uses various strategies to control the other person. 

• Information and short video about the Power & Control Wheel

• Power and Control Wheels are all available to download

• FREE train travel for those fleeing domestic abuse. Rail to Refuge is a joint initiative between rail companies and Women’s Aid in which train operators cover the cost of train tickets for women, men and children escaping domestic abuse travelling to refuge accommodation.  In the first year the scheme helped get 1,348 survivors, including 362 children over five to safety. Click here for Rail to Refuge information

• Contact Email: railtorefuge@womensaid.org.uk

• Video: ‘From Rail to Refuge’

• SafeLives short video – An introduction to assessing risk in domestic abuse cases.

• A DASH risk assessment is also available in the ‘downloads’ tab.

• SafeLives are a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse by supporting people to become safe, well and rebuild their lives.

• As well as local safety planning information – Safety Planning help is also available from National Women’s Aid

• If anyone is being harassed or stalked, they must report it to the police. It is a criminal offence for someone to harass, stalk or put anyone in fear of abuse or violence.

• Stalking and Harassment information and helpline – inc reporting a stalker

• National Women’s Aid offer a dedicated Service for Professionals. Their direct services team can search for information by accessing Routes to Support. This is a database of violence against women and girls (VAWG) services across the UK. It provides agencies with up-to-date information on vacancies in refuges and availability of other VAWG services, such as outreach, drop-ins, counselling services and advocacy projects.

• The National Women’s Aid survivors handbook is available to download in 11 languages

• You can register to vote anonymously if you’re concerned about your name and address appearing on the electoral register for safety reasons.  Follow this link

• National information from Women’s Aid – includes, resources, information, downloads, press releases etc.

• National Women’s Aid also offer a dedicated ‘Support for Professionals’ page (see above)

• National Women’s Aid offer a DIRECTORY of refuges and support across the country.

• There is also a Safety Planning Page on their website.

• Video link to national ALL MEN campaign

• Riseabove – has lots of info about relationships, love, sex, and friendship.

• The National Youth Advocacy Service has a national helpline for young people.

• SafeLives short video – Young persons risk assessment checklist

• SafeLives short video – An insight from young people about recovering from abuse