Need help?
AVA does not provide direct services to victims,
perpetrators or children: we work with the agencies that do provide
these services.
We have produced some
resources that you may find useful.
Unsafe Relationships (2012)
These guides are written for friends, family,
parents and partners
Our Unsafe Relationships guides provide advice for
friends, family, parents and partners. You can view and download
them via these links:
How to help your
mates is an advice leaflet for young people
If you are a victim needing help please try one of
the following:
National Domestic
Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
24 hour helpline operated in partnership with Women's Aid and
Refuge.
National Sexual Violence
Helpline
0808 802 9999
12 - 2.30pm and 7 - 9.30pm every day of
the year operated by Rape & Sexual Abuse Support (RASAC).
The National Stalking
Helpline
0300 636 0300
9.30am - 4pm weekdays (except Wed
1.00pm - 4pm)
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is a national charity working to end domestic
violence against women and children. They support a network of over
500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK. Also
provide an online survivor forum.
Refuge
Refuge is a UK charity offering support to women and children
experiencing domestic violence.
Honour Network Helpline
0800 5999 247
Operated by Karma Nirvana, the helpline is unique as those who
call have the option to speak to a survivor whose experience is
invaluable in supporting the caller's decision making process.
Karma Nirvana
Provides a support network for women and men who are
experiencing forced marriage or so called honour based crime.
Men's Advice
Line
0808 801 0327
The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for all men
experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. This
includes all men - in heterosexual or same-sex relationships.
Broken Rainbow
08452 60 44 60
Providing the national helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and
trans people experiencing domestic violence.
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) provides co-ordination for the
national network of Rape Crisis Centres across England and
Wales.
Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for 130
specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of
counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women,
men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence
and childhood sexual abuse.
Childline
0800 1111
Free and confidential advice for children and young people
provided by phone, email, message boards and online chat.
Kalayaan
Provides advocacy, advice and support services in the UK for
migrant domestic workers.
Poppy Project
020 7735 2062
Provides accomodation and outreach support to women who have
been trafficked into prostitution.
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If you are a perpetrator needing help please
visit:
Respect
phoneline
0808 802 4040
Phoneline for people who are concerned about their abusive
behaviour towards a partner or family member.
Stop It Now
0808 1000 900
Support for people who are looking to stop inappropriate
thoughts or behaviour towards children.
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