Domestic abuse
Contents
- How to report domestic abuse
- Who can help me in Plymouth
- 31 national organisations that can help and support you.
- Help for people causing harm
- 24-hour helplines
- A to Z Directory of domestic abuse-related groups or organisations
Domestic abuse is when a family member or someone you're in a relationship with treats you in a way that harms you physically, emotionally, or sexually. It can include:
- physical violence such as hitting, kicking, pushing or chocking
- emotional abuse and controlling behaviour such as stopping you from seeing family or friends, being jealous or possessive, threatening, putting you down, bullying or blackmailing
- sexual violence, such as forcing you to do something you don't want to do, pressuring you to have sex, or making you watch pornography
- financial abuse, such as not letting you work or taking your money.
Domestic abuse happens in all communities to people from all backgrounds, and anyone can be a victim.
How to report domestic abuse
If you're worried about violence or abuse from your partner, ex-partner, or a member of your family, you can get help and advice.
For help in an emergency, call 999, or you can call the police on 101 in a non-emergency.
Report a domestic abuse incident online
Please note: This service is for reporting controlling, bullying, threatening, or violent behaviour between partners, ex-partners, family members, or carers.
If what you want to report to us involves people who aren't related to each other in that way, please use the online crime reporting service.
Who can help me in Plymouth?
Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service (PDAS) and refugeWhether you are in the process of leaving a relationship, wish to stay, or have left, we can help. PDAS can provide office or community-based support, whichever is most appropriate. Phone 01752 252033 or 562286 TreviTrevi is a local charity offering a range of support for women. The Sunflower Centre offers a safe space for women to receive support and connect with other women. Phone 01752 977614 Women's AidWomen's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated. Email helpline@womensaid.org.uk Men's Advice LineIf you're a man experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner (or ex-partner), call the Men's Advice Line. Men's Advice Line is a team of friendly advisors who will listen and believe you. Their team is available to offer you non-judgmental support, practical advice, and information. Phone 0808 801 0327 Victim SupportVictim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents. They provide specialist help to support people to cope and move on to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives. Phone 0808 168 9111 RefugeThe National Domestic Abuse Helpline is for women experiencing any kind of domestic abuse and concerned friends, family, and colleagues looking to support someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Phone 0808 2000 247 |
31 national organisations that can help and support you
The organisations listed below can help support people who have experienced abuse. They can listen and guide you with whatever you need, and many of them are confidential. Their services differ, but they can include:
- Sexual harassment
- Domestic abuse
- Sexual violence and rape
- Spiking
- Online harassment/harm
- Stalking
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Forced marriage
- Support services for men and boys
- Support services for children
1in6
1in6 can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 0808 800 5005
Website 1in6.uk
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse.
Phone 07768 386922
Website aafda.org.uk
Childline
Childline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking
- support services for children.
Phone 0800 1111
Website childline.org.uk
Forced Marriage Unit
The government's Forced Marriage Unit can support you if you are experiencing, requiring, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Website gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
Galop
Galop can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Phone 0800 9995428
Website galop.org.uk
Hourglass
Hourglass can support you if you are experiencing, requiring, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Phone 0800 808 8141
Website wearehourglass.org
IKWRO - Women's Rights Organisation
The IKWRO - Women's Rights Organisation can support you if you are experiencing, require, or worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Phone 0207 920 6460
Website ikwro.org.uk
Jewish Women's Aid
Jewish Women's Aid can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Phone 0808 801 0656
Website jwa.org.uk
Karma Nirvana: honour-based abuse and forced marriage helpline
The Karma Nirvana: honour-based abuse and forced marriage helpline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Phone 0800 5999 247
Website karmanirvana.org.uk
Life Stuff
Life Stuff can support you if you are experiencing, require, or worried about:
- domestic abuse
- spiking.
Website life-stuff.org
Male Survivors Partnership
The Male Survivors Partnership can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- support services for men and boys.
Website malesurvivor.co.uk/support-for-male-survivors/directory-of-services
ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 01823 334 244
Website mankind.org.uk/help-for-victims/directory
Men's Advice Line - Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men
The Men's Advice Line - Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 0808 801 0327
Website mensadviceline.org.uk
Muslim Women's Network
The Muslim Women's Network can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- sexual violence and rape.
Phone 0800 999 5768
Website mwnuk.co.uk
NSPCC Childline
The NSPCC Childline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking
- support services for children.
Phone 0808 800 5000
Website nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/our-services/nspcc-helpline
NSPCC FGM helpline
The NSPCC FGM helpline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- FGM
- sexual harassment.
Phone x0800 028 3550
Website nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/female-genital-mutilation-fgm
Parental Education Growth Support
Parental Education Growth Support can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- sexual harassment
- stalking.
Website pegsupport.co.uk
Refuge - National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Refuge - National Domestic Abuse Helpline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse.
Phone 0808 2000 247
Website nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Restored
Restored can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse.
Website restored-uk.org
Revenge Porn Helpline
The Revenge Porn Helpline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- stalking.
Phone 0345 600 0459
Website revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Safeline National Telephone and Online Counselling Service
The Safeline National Telephone and Online Counselling Service can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual violence and rape.
Phone 01926 402 498
Website safeline.org.uk
Sign Health
Sign Health can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse.
Phone 020 3947 2600
Website signhealth.org.uk
Southall Black Sisters
Southall Black Sisters can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- forced marriage
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking
- support services for children.
Phone 0208 571 9595
Website southallblacksisters.org.uk
Survivors UK
Survivors UK can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 0203 598 3898
Website survivorsuk.org
Suzy Lamplugh Trust: National Stalking Helpline
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust: National Stalking Helpline can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- stalking.
Phone 0808 802 0300
Website suzylamplugh.org
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- FGM
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- spiking
- support services for children
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 0808 500 2222
Website 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
The Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse
The Financial Support Line for Victims of Domestic Abuse can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse.
Phone 0808 196 8845
Website survivingeconomicabuse.org
The National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Service
The National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Service can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 0808 800 5005
Website safeline.org.uk
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- support services for children
- support services for men and boys.
Phone 0808 801 0818
Website thesurvivorstrust.org
Victim Support
Victim Support can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse
- online harassment/harm
- sexual harassment
- sexual violence and rape
- stalking.
Phone 0808 168 9111
Website victimsupport.org.uk
Women's Aid
Women's Aid can support you if you are experiencing, require, or are worried about:
- domestic abuse.
Website womensaid.org.uk
Help for people causing harm
Respect phoneline
The Respect phoneline is a confidential and anonymous helpline offering advice, information, and support for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.
Phone 0808 8024 040
Ahimsa
Ahimsa is a local domestic violence programme for those who are violent and/or abusive towards a partner or ex-partner.
Phone 01752 213535
Email enquiries@ahimsa.org.uk
Website ahimsa.org.uk
Free 24-hour helplines
- Refuge: 0808 2000 247
- NHS: 111
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Childline: 0800 1111
- NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
- Family lives: 0808 800 2222
- Shelter: 0808 800 4444
View an A to Z Directory of domestic abuse-related groups or organisations
External links
Continue reading
- How to report adult abuse or neglect
- How to report child abuse or neglect
- Safe Places in Plymouth
- Staying and feeling safe
- Ask for ANI - help for domestic abuse victims
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