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SafeLives
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call us them more information. They can also support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner.If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.
Survivors UK - Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
Survivors UK help sexually abused men, as well as their friends and family, no matter when the abuse happened, and challenge the silence and attitudes.
Rape Crisis
National organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
Victim Support
As an independent charity, we work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. We help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.
Refuge
Every single day Refuge works tirelessly to support thousands of women and children experiencing domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence.
Galop - The LGBT+ anti-violence charity
They offer support if you have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. They also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the policeor have questions about the criminal justice system.
ManKind Initiative
Our confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).
This can range from actual violence or object throwing to mental abuse such as constant bullying or constant insults.
We provide both emotional support and practical information.
We receive calls from male victims across all age ranges and professions:
- From dustmen and doctors to bankers and builders,
- From men in their 20s to men in their 80s,
- From men across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
We welcome calls from mothers, sisters and friends of male victims seeking information.
We also receive calls from support organisations, charities and statutory agencies such as local authorities and police forces.