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Domestic and sexual abuse
If you have been a victim of are concerned about domestic or sexual abuse then below are some support services that you can turn to.
GDASS offers support to victims of domestic abuse throughout the county of Gloucestershire. They provide one to one support, advice and safety planning to keep people safe in their own home where possible, group-work programs and places of safety. GDASS can also offer support to victims of domestic abuse through the court process.
Tel: 0845 602 9035
GRASAC is an independent charity offering free, confidential support and information to anyone aged 13 years or over affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. They provide emotional support sessions, groups work and anonymous email support.
Additionally, the have an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) service which can provide practical and emotional support for anyone currently accessing, or considering reporting, an incident to the criminal justice system – this is available to any gender and any age.
Beresford Group (Stroud Women’s Refuge) is a local independent charity that provides Gloucestershire’s women refuge. They also provide a range of community-based services including outreach support, family/children’s support, 12 week courses and a range of workshops and training courses.
Tel: 01453 764385
www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sexual-assault
If you, or someone you know, has been the victim of sexual assault or rape, the centre can provide:
- Understanding and emotional support
- Confidential treatment & first aid/medical care
- Emergency contraception if necessary
- Information on other agencies who will be able to help
- A change of clothing
- Access to the Police to gather evidence and investigate your assault
- Help you report the incident to the police (only if you wish to do so)
Tel: 01452 754390
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
The 24hr freephone National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge) is available on 0808 2000 247 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is answered by fully trained female helpline support workers and volunteers who will answer your call in confidence. All calls to the helpline are free from mobiles and landlines.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
www.ncdv.org.uk/are-you-suffering-domestic-abuse/
The NCDV service is free, fast and user-friendly, usually helping you obtain an emergency injunction within 24 hours from when you first contact them, regardless of personal financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Tel: 0800 970 2070
Womankind provides women in the Bristol area with free or affordable professional counselling, psychotherapy and on-going support. This includes a helpline for women in distress and women suffering domestic abuse; befriending for women with enduring mental health issues living in South Gloucestershire; individual counselling for women on benefits and low incomes; outreach and specialist counselling services; short-term psychotherapy groups focussing on specific issues e.g. sexual abuse; open-ended psychotherapy groups for women who need longer term support; private counselling and group therapy service for women who can afford to pay; confidential assessment to help you find out what support you need.
Tel: 0345 4582914
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a national charity and the umbrella body for our network of independent member Rape Crisis Centres. Their website provides information on how to get help if you’ve experienced rape, child sexual abuse and/or any kind of sexual violence, and details of your nearest Rape Crisis services; information for friends, partners, family and other people supporting a sexual violence survivor; information about sexual violence for survivors, students, journalists and others; more about our work, our members and how you can support us.
The 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is a free phone and online chat service, run by Rape Crisis England and Wales, funded by UK Government, for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has experienced something sexual that they didn’t consent to or are feeling confused about.
The Support Line is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Specialist staff are there to listen, answer questions and offer emotional support.
Tel: 0808 500 2222
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members). We help by: giving you time to tell your story; offering emotional support; providing practical advice; signposting you to other services for specialist help.
Tel: 0808 801 0327
Free helpline for Polish people who live in the UK and are directly affected by domestic abuse and for those who are concerned about someone else who is experiencing this problem.
Tel: 0800 061 4004