USEFUL LINKS AND CONTACTS
National Debtline Free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems
Department for work and pensions Provides information on all state benefits, alphabetically, with links to the Job Centre Plus when appropriate. You can download information leaflets and claim forms from the website.
Multikulti Provides information and guidance in a variety of languages on a number of topics including welfare benefits, debt, education, employment.
Domestic Violence Intervention Project, Provides a violence prevention programme for men and a woman's support service for their partners and ex-partners
Respect is a registered charity and national membership organisation promoting best practice for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services in the UK.
Supportline provides emotional support and details of counsellors and agencies throughout the UK. Their helpline number is 0208 554 9004 and their email address is info@supportline.org.uk.
Pet Retreat, RSPCA
Areas covered: Leicestershire, Rutland and South Lincolnshire.
Tel: 07910 721797
Email: petretreat@southwitham.com
The Links Group is a multi-agency interest group that promotes the welfare and safety of vulnerable children, animals and adults so that they are free from violence and abuse. Members comprise of leading associations and charitable organisations. As part of The Links Group, some charities offer pet fostering services specifically for pets belonging to women fleeing from domestic violence.
Understanding the links –Information and statistics on child abuse, animal abuse and domestic violence
UK Police Service portal find the police force covering your area.
Police guidelines for investigating domestic violence
PDF document produced on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) by the National Centre for Policing Excellence.
Victim Support.
The Victim Support Witness Service will support you if you go to court, including giving you information about the court and prosecution process. If you want, they will sit with you in the waiting room and when you are called to give evidence.
Women's Aid
Refuge,
Ashiana, Asian women's refuge
Inconfidence: online interactive help and support to survivors of rape and sexual abuse
Rape Crisis: map and contact list of UK member groups: information, help, child abuse, legal procedures
Network for Surviving Stalking (NSS), charity dedicated to providing help, support and information for those affected by stalking and harassment.
Network for Surviving Stalking (NSS), charity dedicated to providing help, support and information for those affected by stalking and harassment.
WiredSafety, gives information about the laws regarding cyberstalking and harrassment.
SURVIVORS OF ABUSE
Hidden Hurt: Domestic abuse site with information and support
Mens Advice Line, advice and support for men in abusive relationships
Bursting The Bubble information for teenagers about domestic violence.
Respect Not Fear website created by Notts Domestic violence Forum for young people about relationships.
The Hideout, website created by Women's Aid giving support to children and young people affected by domestic violence
Childline
Get Connected: free email and telephone helpline that finds young people the best help whatever the problem.
National Youth Advocacy Service Information and advocacy service for children and young people up to 24 years.
Youth Information Site for young people with information on issues ranging from pet care to domestic violence
The Site Support and guidance for young people througout life
Fast Forward Information on drugs and alcohol education for youth
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered
Telephone 01788 537112
Email Us outreach@warksdvss.org.uk