It’s OK to ask for help
Remember, you don’t have to deal with your situation alone, there are so many sources of confidential support and advice out there. I really hope that it becomes more acceptable in society to talk about these things and realise that it’s not just you, you aren’t alone. You will feel stronger once you have more support.
And please, if you are in immediate danger or have been assaulted or attacked, call 999 straight away.
Ask for Angela
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-38210649
National safety campaign – if you are in trouble on a night out, go to any pub or bar staff member and ask for “Angela”, they will know that you need help and will discreetly help you.
Victim Support
08 08 16 89 111
Free and confidential support after crime.
Samaritans
Call 116 123
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/helpline/
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
0808 2000 247
Run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is advice online about how to get help safely and how to cover your tracks when visiting their website to stay safe.
MALE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
01823 334244
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
Mankind provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.
The website has lots of useful information and advice, as well as survivors’ stories.
National Stalking Helpline
www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Category/national-stalking-helpline
0808 802 0300
Run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
Rape Crisis
0808 802 9999
Online advice and access to rape crisis centres across England and Wales, national helpline.
Childline
0800 1111
Call, email or chat online, it is free and won’t show on any phone bill.
Forced Marriage Unit
www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
020 7008 0151
Advice on what to do, how to find a safe place to stay and legal proceedings.
Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity
www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse
0800 999 5428
Support for the LGBT+ community who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse.
Self Defence Training for Women & MEN
If you would like to learn self defence to protect yourself and your family, get in touch and we can discuss organising a self defence class in your area, with your employer, at your school, college or university or some private self defence lessons.
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