Female Victims of Domestic Abuse
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| Click the links below for contact details and further information. |
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| National Women's Aid 24 hour free helpline |
Keeps an up-to-date list of all refuge accommodation across the country. |
| National Centre for Domestic Violence |
Provides help with getting an injunction. |
| Rights of Women |
Provides information to women concerning legal rights. |
| Victim Support |
Offers free confidential support to anyone, whether or not the crime has been reported to the police, and has a drop-in service in Thurrock. |
| Asylum Aid |
Provides free legal representation and advice to asylum seekers and refugees, helping women fleeing serious human rights violations to gain protection in the UK. |
| Chinese Information and Advice Centre |
Confidential support for Chinese women who are victims of domestic abuse on a range of issues, with female volunteers who speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese. |
| Jewish Women's Aid |
An organisation run by Jewish women for Jewish women and children who have been subjected to domestic abuse. |
| Southall Black Sisters |
Provides information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to Asian and African-Caribbean women and children experiencing domestic abuse and sexual abuse, including marriage and honour crimes. |
| National Stalking Helpline |
Provides information, help and support and advice to those who are, or who feel they may be, victims of stalking. |
| Forced Marriage Information & Forced Marriage Unit |
Guidance and support for those who have been, or are being, forced to marry against their will. |
| Domestic Abuse (Essex Police) |
Information about, and support for sufferers of, domestic abuse and how Essex Police can help. |
Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
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| Men's Advice Line |
A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner, including heterosexual and same-sex relationships. |
| ManKind Initiative |
A helpline offering advice and emotional support. |
Children
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| Childline |
A free, private and confidential service offering support and advice to children regarding any problem, situation or pressure they may be facing. |
Disability Support Groups
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| Thurrock Coalition |
Offers support and advice for residents of Thurrock with both physical and learning disabilities. |
| Respond |
Works with children and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma. |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Victims
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| Galop |
National domestic violence helpline that provides confidential support to all members of LGBT communities and their family and friends. |
For Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
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| RESPECT |
Confidential helpline offering advice, information and support to help you stop being violent and abusive to your partner. |
