Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse refers to abusive behaviours which take place between two people who are personally connected to each other. Domestic abuse can include a wide range of abusive behaviour. It can happen to anyone; partners, ex-partners, family members; regardless of sexuality, gender, religion, orientation, race, background or upbringing. Domestic Abuse can occur across generations and it affects all age groups, including elderly people.
Men, women and children can all experience domestic abuse, and perpetrators can be male or female, though women are disproportionately affected by domestic abuse and the majority of perpetrators are men.
According to Refuge, calls to helplines have increased by 61% since lockdown began.
DOMESTIC ABUSE IS NEVER THE FAULT OF THE PERSON WHO IS EXPERIENCING IT.
DOMESTIC ABUSE CAN TAKE ON MANY FORMS SUCH AS:
Physical abuse – This includes any kind of threat of violence, it does not just have to be hitting, you may be restrained by your partner or have things thrown at you. They may shove or pinch you and claim it is a ‘joke’.
Economical abuse – This involves a perpetrator using or misusing money which leads to them controlling their partners current and future actions as well as their freedom of choice.
Mental abuse – A way to control another person by using emotions to criticise, embarrass, shame, blame and manipulate another person.
Emotional abuse – This can be subtle and deceptive or explicit and manipulative, either way it chips away at a victims’ self-esteem and they start doubting their perceptions and feelings.
Coercive control – A pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence.
Sexual abuse – Any sexual act that a person did not consent to or is forced into against their will, including unsafe sex and degrading sexual activity.
Female genital mutilation – A collective term for a range of procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
Digital/online abuse – Modern technology gives perpetrators increasing ways to stalk, isolate and control their victims through the tools of everyday life.
Honour based abuse – An incident or crime committed to defend or protect the ‘honour’ of the family and community.
Forced marriage – A form of honour-based abuse. It is when one or both people who do not, or cannot consent to the marriage and are forced into it.
LEARN ABOUT BARRIERS TO LEAVING
It takes a great deal of courage to leave someone who controls and intimidates you. Women often attempt to leave several times before making the final break. Women are at the greatest risk of homicide at the point of separation or after leaving a violent partner.
Safety - the woman may be fearful of what the abuser will do to her and the children if they leave or attempt to leave
Lack of self-confidence - the woman may believe that it is her fault and that she deserves the abuse, and may fear she would never find anyone else if she left
Denial - she convinces herself that “it’s not that bad”
Shame - she is embarrassed about people finding out
Guilt - the abuser makes her believe that she is to blame for his actions
Financial dependence - the woman may not be able to support herself and her children independently.
Loyalty - she may be loyal to the abuser regardless of his actions
Hope - believes that things will improve with time. She believes she can make him change
Lack of support - she doesn’t know to whom to turn
Pressure - family and friends pressurise her to stay and ‘make it work’
Religious/community beliefs - she is under pressure not to break up the family
Love - despite the abuse, she still loves him
Jekyll and Hyde - the abuser switches between charm and rage; the woman thinks, ‘He’s not always like this’
Intimidation - the abuser threatens to take the children or pets away
Gender roles - she might normalise his behaviour because he’s a man – ‘that’s how men are’. She may believe it’s the woman’s role to put the needs of others first
Immigration - if the woman has insecure immigration status, she may fear being deported
Very Brief Intervention
Ask
Remember, you may be the first person to whom a woman discloses her abuse. This may be her only opportunity to access support. It is critical that you listen to her and believe her, and that you are non-judgmental and respond safely and appropriately. The below information is designed to support you in that engagement process:
- Create a safe space
- Make sure you speak in private. Make it clear you won’t judge. Only then will they feel safe enough to open up
- Is there anything you want to talk about? Is everything OK at home?”
- Take them seriously. Listen. Believe them
- Tell them it’s not their fault
- Tell them nothing they can do justifies abuse.
- Don’t ask why they haven’t left or judge her choices. Instead, build confidence and focus on strengths.
- They may have been deliberately isolated. Say that there are solutions.
- Encourage them to contact domestic abuse services to obtain support and find out about rights and options.
- Leaving is the most dangerous time for a woman; it is important they seek specialist support if planning to leave.
Spotting the signs and questions
Is your partner jealous and possessive?
Are they charming one minute and abusive the next?
Do they tell you what to wear, where to go, who to see?
Do they constantly put you down?
Do they play mind games and make you doubt your judgment?
Do they control your money, or make sure you are dependent on him for everyday things?
Do they pressure you to have sex when you don’t want to?
Are you starting to walk on eggshells to avoid making them angry?
Do they control your access to medicine, devices or care that you need?
Does he monitor or track your movements or messages?
Does he use anger and intimidation to frighten and control you?
Assist
LOCAL SERVICES
Police officers have specific duties to support and protect women and children experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse. You should ensure you understand your duties, and the policies and procedures your force has in place to recognise abuse and support women.
Arrangements for deploying specialist domestic abuse resources vary between forces. Some have dedicated domestic abuse units. Others locate their domestic abuse specialists in their public protection unit. Domestic abuse incidents are not necessarily routed through to specialist officers unless they are classed as being of a higher level of risk. Primary responsibility for investigation may, therefore, remain with the first responder/officer in the case.
Where there are local domestic abuse units, these are listed under local resources alongside other domestic abuse support services.
Act
NATIONAL SERVICES
Refuge
Providing advice and support for women and children, against domestic violence. If you are seeking immediate support, call the free Helpline. Messages sent through the website will be responded to within 48 hours, messages won’t leave any trace on emails and the helpline team won’t leave voicemails when calling back for safety reasons.
Domestic Abuse helpline Tel: 0808 2000 247 – Open 24 hours a day
Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Contact-us
Chatline: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Chat-to-us-online
Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en/Contact-us
Women's Aid
A national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. A federation of over 180 organisations providing just under 300 services across England. They provide online help and support to women and children suffering domestic abuses, help to access refuge accommodation, outreach services and Independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA).
Tel: 0808 2000 247 – 24 hour Domestic Abuse helpline or call 01709 336009
Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Technology Safety - A Toolkit for Survivors
Resources on this website explore technology in the context of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and violence against women. To talk to someone who can answer your questions and support you, call the National Domestic Abuse helpline. Information includes:
- Safety tips, information, and privacy strategies for survivors on the use of technology
- Spyware and Stalkerware information
- Smartphones - Increasing privacy & responding to abuse
- Tips on being webwise when sharing personal information online
Website: https://www.techsafety.org/resources-survivors
The Men's Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. The service offers advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep them and their children safe. Your call will not appear on itemised bills.
Tel: 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect) Mon–Fri 9am-8pm
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/male-victims/
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
The helpline team has extensive experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse. Professionals can also contact this number for advice.
Tel: 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop) Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm, Weds and Thurs 10am – 8:00pm
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Website: https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/
Rights of Women - Helping women through the law
Free telephone advice line providing women with legal advice and information on a wide range of legal issues including domestic violence, child contact, sexual violence and the criminal justice process and immigration and asylum as well as other legal issues arising from relationship breakdown.
Tel: 020 7251 8887 Tues 2pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm, Thurs 2pm – 4pm, Fri 10am – 12pm. The line is closed on Bank holidays.
Email: info@row.org.uk
Web: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/advice-lines/
National Helpline for men wanting to change
For men worried about their behaviours and relationships and who want to take steps to change. Providing perpetrator support and helping men to become safe around their partners and children.
Tel: 0808 8024040 Mon–Fri 9am-8pm
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Forensic Marking
This is the use of transferable sprays and hand held sprays at properties to place an abuser at the scene. Perpetrators who are marked will be linked to a place or location so the police can build a case against them. Officers may talk to an abuser advising them of the consequences of approaching a protected person and referring them to a perpetrator programme to address offending behaviour. Enquire about the potential use of forensic marking through you local police force.
Local Support and Contact Details
IDAS Barnsley and North Yorkshire
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. Services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline. Teams of accredited specialist workers support people through the criminal justice system in addition to providing emotional support and safety planning advice.
Tel: 03000 110 110 Open Monday -Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday and Saturday and Sunday 11-8pm
Outside of these hours call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247
E-mail: info@idas.org.uk
Address: 39, Blossom Street York YO24 1AQ
Website: https://www.idas.org.uk/contact/ for more information including a self-referral form
Live web chat: There is a Live Chat session for Professionals from 10 am - 12 noon and an extended Live Chat from 3 pm - 6 pm for anyone who is worried about their relationship or for someone they know. Visit the website during these times and you will see a Live Chat Box appear at the bottom of the screen.
Barnsley refuge: 01226 384 054
Clare’s Law Barnsley enquiries
Clare’s Law is a domestic violence disclosure scheme, it involves the right to ask the police if your partner or a third party you are concerned about has a previous background history of violence.
The police will carry out background checks and then decide how to proceed To make an application you will need to attend a police station in person or contact 101 where a police officer will take the details of your enquiry. They will also establish a safe way to contact you.
Barnsley Police Station – Churchfield, Barnsley S70 2DL
Opening times Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm, Saturday: 8am - 8pm, Sunday: 10am - 6pm. Closed all Bank Holidays
Bradford Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Unit
West Yorkshire Police have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. They work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary groups who can also provide help and support and with an individuals permission trained officers will put them in touch with victims. They are located in local district safeguarding units and contact details for Bradford are below:
Bradford Safeguarding Unit
Tel: 01274 376581
Email: bd.safeguarding@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Bradford District Domestic Abuse Unit
Tel: 01274 376744
Email: bddistrictdomesticabuse@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Bradford Council Housing Options
If you are homelessness as a consequence of domestic abuse you are entitled to a homelessness assessment and may also be entitled to assistance through the Domestic Violence Protocol which can be accessed from Housing Options.
Tel: 01274 435999 - If you are homeless and have nowhere to sleep, outside of office hours please phone 01274 381999.
Email: housingoptions@bradford.gov.uk
Web: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/housing/help-with-housing-and-homelessness/the-housing-options-service/
Staying Put
A leading domestic abuse and sexual violence charity which provides support services to victims and survivors across Bradford and Keighley. They provide both Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor services, accommodation services for women and men, including children, and can cater for disabilities. The Recovery and Resilience team provides a range of group work programmes including a Therapeutic Recovery Group.
Tel: Helpline on 0808 28 00 999, Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm (closed for 30 mins at 1pm).
Email: referrals@stayingput.org.uk
Website: https://stayingput.org.uk/
Oasis Project
Overcoming abuse through social independence with support.
Tel: 01274 634850
Email: info@oasis-project.co.uk
Bradford Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Survivors Service (BRC &SASS)
Provides support services which are free, independent and confidential for women and girls who live in the Bradford area. Services offered include free one-to-one counselling, culturally sensitive approaches for Black, Asian and Minoritised women and girls dealing with rape and sexual violence, Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA) Service provides info about legal processes and rights when reporting to the Police.
Tel: Freephone 0800 44 80 710. All calls are confidential.
Web: https://bradfordrapecrisis.org.uk/
Alternatively you can send a text to our text-only phone requesting a call, and we’ll ring when the line is next open. (text-only 07435 752 975)
Calderdale Safeguarding Unit
West Yorkshire Police have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. They work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary groups who can also provide help and support and with an individuals permission and trained officers will put them in touch with victims. They are located in local district safeguarding units and contact details for Calderdale are below:
Domestic safeguarding: 01422 337199
Adult safeguarding: 01422 337013
Email: cd.safeguardingunit@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Calderdale Staying Safe
Offers a free and confidential service to anyone aged 16 and above, regardless of their sexuality, gender, disability, religion or ethnic origin, who has been affected by domestic abuse and who lives in Calderdale. The service offers practical and emotional support, Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA), Young People's Violence Advocate (YPVA), and a dedicated support worker for men.
Tel: 01422 32 33 39, Mon-Fri (9am-5pm).
Website: http://calderdalestayingsafe.org.uk/
Kirklees & Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre
Kirklees & Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre offer services by women, for women identifying people, aged 13 and over, who have experienced rape, sexual and domestic violence. Our services include an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), counselling, Reiki, pre-trial therapy, group therapy, a young people's service and support for male survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Tel: 0300 30 34 787, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Email: helpline@kcrasac.co.uk
Website: https://www.kcrasac.co.uk/
The Acorns
Provides a flexible, responsive accommodation – based service to women fleeing domestic abuse and their children. The Acorns are a specialist refuge providing a temporary safe house with staff who have Asian language skills. Support includes accommodation, financial planning support, life skills, meaningful use of time activities, services for children, safety and security, legal advice, and wellbeing.
Tel: 0300 330 0730. Support staff are available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and a concierge service is provided 5pm-9am Mon-Fri, weekends and bank holidays.
Referrals can be taken Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Derby City domestic violence service
Call: 0800 085 3481 (Monday-Sunday, 8:00am – 8:00pm)
Email: helpline@refuge.org.uk
Derby City Life Links
Domestic violence and crime services for victims and perpetrators
Web: https://derbycitylifelinks.org.uk/domestic-violence-crime/
Derby Women’s Centre
Confidential and non-judgemental services, including the Freedom Programme (a support group aimed at survivors of domestic abuse) and counselling support.
Web: https://www.derby-womenscentre.org.uk/what-we-do/domestic-violence-support/
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
or visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk (access live chat Mon-Fri 3-10pm)
Help for those experiencing domestic abuse
The Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline is facilitated by The Elm Foundation. To report or discuss domestic abuse, please contact:
The Elm Foundation
Call: 08000 198 668 (available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week)
email: derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk
Deaf and hard of hearing people can text 07534 617252
Safer Derbyshire
Web: https://www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/what-we-do/domestic-abuse/domestic-abuse.aspx
24/7 Domestic Abuse Helpline number: 08000 198 668
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
or visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk (access live chat Mon-Fri 3-10pm)
Safeguarding Adults – Doncaster Council
Supporting Adults at risk to retain independence and be able to live a life free from abuse and neglect. Everyone has the right to be safe, to be respected, to be heard.
For general information, advice and guidance about safeguarding adults call the safeguarding adults unit on: 01302 737063
Emergency out of hours number: 01302 796000
Email: SAH@doncaster.gov.uk
Website: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults-contents-page
Doncaster Domestic Abuse Hub
Doncaster Council, in partnership with other specialist providers of domestic abuse support, have created a Domestic Abuse Hub which means that there is simple way of accessing support for anyone that wants help. Partners in the Hub include Doncaster Council, Doncaster Children's Services Trust, Riverside and Phoenix WoMen's Aid. The team can support people with practical and emotional support. The team also works closely with other agencies e.g. health, housing and Police to offer you additional help and support.
Tel: 01302 737080 Open Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays). During these hours this is a busy service so keep trying or leave a message.
Outside of these hours call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Email: dahub@doncaster.gov.uk
Website: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/support-for-victims Here you will find an online referral form
Survivors of Domestic Abuse Service, Doncaster
Doncaster Council also has a service for people that are no longer being abused but who would like someone to talk to and support them with dealing with the trauma that domestic abuse can cause. If a person would like to speak to the Survivor Liaison Worker please email Laura at survivors@doncaster.gov.uk
Visit https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-survivor-stories for more information and to access a self referral form
the survivor liaison worker has started group sessions on a Monday night at 7pm for any survivor wanting support. The length of support is not limited. There is also a local male survivor who will run a group for men. Both survivors have had full safeguarding checks.
For confidential advice, information and support, call our domestic abuse Hub on 01302 737080 listed above.
Clare’s Law, Doncaster Enquiries
Clare’s Law is a domestic violence disclosure scheme, it involves the right to ask the police if your partner or a third party you are concerned about has a previous background history of violence.
The police will carry out background checks and then decide how to proceed. To make an application the individual will need to attend a police station in person or contact 101 where a police officer will take the details of the enquiry.
Doncaster Police Station - College Road, Doncaster DN1 3HX
Opening times Monday Friday: 8am - 8pm, Saturday: 8am - 8pm, Sunday: 10am - 6pm. Closed all Bank Holidays.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership East Riding
People can call this number for advice or to talk to someone about domestic violence and abuse in a confidential setting. Services include advice on Personal safety, Housing options, Making a home safe and secure, Legal options, Welfare benefits, Child Protection Issues and appropriate child related services, Access to appropriate medical assistance and Perpetrator services.
DVAP Operational Team: (01482) 396368
Confidential Helpline: (01482) 396330
Email: DVAP@eastriding.gov.uk
Safeguarding and Partnership Hub (SaPH)
An East Riding of Yorkshire Council safeguarding service for children and young people.
Early Health and Safeguarding Hub (EHaSH) Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm: (01482) 395500
Out of hours please contact the Emergency Duty Team: (01377) 241273 ERYC Housing (24hr): (01482) 393939
Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP)
The Hull DAP team are a group of professionals who work together in the same office to provide a support service for victims/survivors of domestic abuse and where possible, hold abusers accountable for their behaviour. The team consists of specialist practitioners who all have extensive knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and include: domestic abuse support workers, housing advisors, a social worker, a health practitioner, addictions workers and police domestic violence coordinators.
Tel: 01482 318759
Hull DAP Male Victim support service
Tel: 01482 613978
Preston Road Women's Centre
The Domestic Abuse Support Team offers support to women who are affected directly or indirectly by issues of domestic abuse. They are able to offer support to women with complex needs which may include but is not limited to:
- Substance misuse
- Mental health
- Disabilities and Learning Disabilities
- Black and minority ethnic service users (including asylum seekers, refugees and migrant workers)
Tel: 01482 790310
Address: 185 Preston Road Hull, HU9 5UY
Web: https://www.purplehouse.co.uk/domestic-violence-support-service/
Hull Women’s Aid
Hull Women's Aid provides support for women and children trying to escape domestic abuse and offer safe house accommodation that is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition women receive help and support to move on to live confidently and free from abuse in their own homes.
Freephone Helpline: 0800 048 9944 Open 24 hours a day
Tel: 01482 446099 and press 1 or 01482 974570 especially if you are worried about self-isolating with a perpetrator.
Email: enquiries@hullwomensaid.org
Website: www.hullwomensaid.org.
Live chat: Available 10 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm and 6 pm - 10 pm every day.
West Yorkshire Police have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. They work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary groups who can also provide help and support and with an individuals permission and trained officers will put them in touch with victims. They are located in local district safeguarding units and contact details for Kirklees are below:
Tel: 01924 335073
Email: kd.adultsafeguarding@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (PDAP)
Provides high quality specialist support, advice and safe accomodation for all victims of domestic abuse aged 16 and above. Services include emergency accomodation with or without children who are victims of domestic abuse, including BAME victims in our specalist refuge. We also provide community based outreach services including early intervention, risk reduction, safety planning, crisis support through the civil and criminal justice system and access to safety and security measures on homes.
Tel: 0800 05 27 222 Helpline for support, advice, information and access to safe/refuge accommodation, as well as all other PDAP services. Open 24 hours a day.
Tel: 01484 30 83 00 PDAP Refuge/Safe Accommodation:
Email: accommodation@pdap.co.uk
Web: https://pdap.co.uk/
Kirklees & Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre
Offers services by women, for women identifying people, aged 13 and over, who have experienced rape, sexual and domestic violence. Our services include an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), counselling, Reiki, pre-trial therapy, group therapy, a young people's service and support for male survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Tel: 0300 30 34 787, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Email: helpline@kcrasac.co.uk
Leeds Safeguarding Unit
West Yorkshire Police have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. They work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary groups who can also provide help and support and with an individuals permission and trained officers will put them in touch with victims. They are located in local district safeguarding units and contact details for Leeds are below:
ld.safeguardingunit@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Tel: 0113 3859590
Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS)
LDVS works with women, men and families in Leeds, offering emergency accommodation, support, advice and advocacy. LDVS supports anyone experiencing domestic violence and abuse and actively encourages people from LGBT+ communities to access support. They provide emergency accommodation, a drop-in service, community domestic violence team, Independent Domestic Violence (IDVA) advocates team, and group support.
Tel: 0113 246 0401 24hr helpline
Email: hello@ldvs.uk
Web: https://ldvs.uk/
Behind Closed Doors
Provides support to people in Leeds whose lives have been affected by domestic violence and abuse to cope, recover and move on from their experiences. The Community Domestic Violence team provides practical support if clients are at high risk of harm from domestic violence, while the Prevention and Recovery Service provides emotional support for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Tel: 0113 246 0401 24hr helpline
Web: https://www.behind-closed-doors.org.uk/
Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA)
Provides services to vulnerable women and families who are victims and survivors of: domestic, sexual & honour based violence and abuse; forced marriage; trafficking; stalking and harassment. We provide refuge accommodation, Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA), services with women experiencing complex needs, community development and support and intervention for children and young people.
Tel: 0113 246 0401 24hr helpline
Web: https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/
Online Chat Available: Monday to Friday 1 – 3pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 – 9:30pm
Women’s Aid North East Lincs
Women’s Aid offers confidential Telephone Support, Refuge accommodation and Outreach Support and the service can arrange for face to face meetings if requested.
Tel: 01472 575757 – 24 hour helpline available (they offer an on call service when the office closes) Office hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat-Sun 9am to 12pm.
Address: King Edward St, Grimsby DN31 3JH
Email: support@womensaidnel.org
Web: https://www.womensaidnel.org/
The Blue Door, Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire - Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support
At the Blue Door Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) offer practical, needs led support to those that have experienced domestic abuse. This support can range from urgent and immediate risk management support, eg arranging emergency housing or assisting with obtaining a non-molestation order (injunction) from the court to longer term support; debt management and benefits advice, arranging counselling and rehousing.
Tel: 0800 197 47 87 Office: (01724) 841 947 Office hours Mon-Thurs 9am-5.30pm, Friday 9am-4pm
Email: info@thebluedoor.org
IDAS North Yorkshire
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. The services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline.
Freephone helpline: 03000 110110 24 hour helpline for Barnsley and North Yorkshire
York Refuge: - 01904 646630
Email: Info@idas.org.uk
Web: https://www.idas.org.uk/about-us/
Supporting victims in North Yorkshire
Offers a support and advice for victims of crime in North Yorkshire including Domestic Abuse
Tel: 01609 643100 - Open Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Emails:help@supportingvictims.org
supportingvictims@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk (secure email for agencies)
Web: https://www.supportingvictims.org/support-services/domestic-abuse/
Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Service (IDVAS) Rotherham
Rotherham Council work with IDVAS to help and support people in domestic abuse situations
Tel: 01709 823 981 Office hours
Outside of these hours call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Rotherham Rise
Rotherham Rise can offer support for people affected by Domestic Abuse, Violence, or Child Sexual Exploitation.
Tel: 0330 2020571 Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Email: help@rotherhamrise.org.uk
Website: https://rotherhamrise.org.uk/ Online referral available here.
WebChat: Available on this website on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 6pm – 8pm.
Clare’s Law
Clare’s Law is a domestic violence disclosure scheme, it involves the right to ask the police if your partner or a third party you are concerned about has a previous background history of violence.
Police will carry out background checks and then decide how to proceed. To make an application the individual will need to attend a police station in person or contact 101 where a police officer will take the details of the enquiry.
Rotherham Police Station - Main Street, Rotherham S60 1QY
Opening times Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm, Saturday: 8am - 8pm, Sunday: 10am - 6pm. Closed all Bank Holidays
IDAS Sheffield
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. Services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring and group work. Teams of accredited specialist workers support people through the criminal justice system in addition to providing emotional support and safety planning advice.
Tel: 0808 808 2241 Monday – Friday : 8am – 7pm (not bank holidays), Saturday 9am – 5pm
Outside of these hours call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Email: help@sheffielddact.org.uk
Website: https://www.idas.org.uk/contact/ for more information including a self-referral form
Live web chat: There is a Live Chat session for Professionals from 10 am - 12 noon and an extended Live Chat from 3 pm - 6 pm for anyone who is worried about their relationship or for someone they know. Visit the website during these times and you will see a Live Chat Box appear at the bottom of the screen.
Sanctuary Scheme: IDAS provide access to the Sanctuary Scheme, a service for people who cannot leave their homes or who want to remain in their own home but fear an attack from an ex-partner or family member. It can provide home security including window and door locks, personal alarms, fire-proof letter boxes and safe rooms within the property. Tel: 0808 808 2241
Domestic abuse support in different languages: Language support is available for non English speakers If you phone the helpline and the person at the end of the phone can’t speak your language, they will arrange an interpreter. If you can, email help@sheffdap.org.uk in your language, the email will then be translated. Translated Domestic Abuse support info:https://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/SheffieldDomesticAbuseMultiLanguage[1].pdf
Sheffield Women’s Aid Refuge
Sheffield Women’s Aid offers safe, supportive refuge spaces for women and their children to live after leaving abusive relationships. You can contact Sheffield Women’s Aid if you are a woman (16 years+) with or without dependent children. Women and their children will be housed for up to 6 months in the most suitable accommodation for their needs. All the refuges are confidential addresses and have a range of security measures in place to help to keep you safe e.g. CCTV, door entry systems.
Refuge Referral line: 0114 2736306 Open during office hours Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5pm. In case of an emergency out of hours please call 0800 7311 689.
Email: mail@sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk
Website: https://sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk/
Ashiana Sheffield
Provide support for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) women and their children whose lives have been affected by violence and abuse to take control of their lives and move forward into healthy, stable and safer futures. Also providing outreach services to support male and female survivors of Human Trafficking across Yorkshire and Humberside.
Tel: 01142 555740 – Open Monday to Friday 9-5pm
Email: info@ashianasheffield.org
Web: http://www.ashianasheffield.org/about-us/
Clare’s Law
Clare’s Law is a domestic violence disclosure scheme, it involves the right to ask the police if your partner or a third party you are concerned about has a previous background history of violence.
The police will carry out background checks and then decide how to proceed. To make an application the person will need to attend a police station in person or contact 101 where a police officer will take the details of your enquiry.
Sheffield Police Station - Snig Hill, Sheffield S3 8LY
Opening times Monday - Friday: 8am - 8pm, Saturday: 8am - 8pm, Sunday: 8am - 8pm Bank Holidays: Open 8am - 8pm CLOSED on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Ecclesfield Police Station - 321 The Common, Sheffield S35 9WL
Opening times Monday - Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm, Thursday - Saturday: 8am - 4pm, Sunday: Closed Bank holidays
Moss Way Police Station - Moss Way, Sheffield S20 7XX
Opening times Monday - Wednesday: 8am - 4pm, Thursday - Saturday: 12pm - 8pm, Sunday: Closed Bank Holidays
Wakefield Safeguarding Unit
West Yorkshire Police have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. They work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary groups who can also provide help and support and with an individuals permission and trained officers will put them in touch with victims. They are located in local district safeguarding units and contact details for Wakefield are below:
Tel: 01924 878398
Email: Adult wakefield.sguadult@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Email: Child wakefield.sguchild@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Wakefield District Domestic Abuse Service
WDDAS is a partnership of different agencies who work together to offer people experiencing domestic abuse, or using abusive behaviours, the opportunity to access advice and support. Services are offered across the Wakefield district within local communities through a single point of contact for all referrals and telephone advice to the public and professionals.
Services include Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Housing advice and options, sanctuary scheme, emotional support, freedom programme and support to change abusive behaviours.
Tel: 0800 915 1561. Available Mon-Thurs: 8.30am - 5pm, Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.
Email: domesticabuse@wakefield.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/health-care-and-advice/adults-and-older-people-services/domestic-abuse
IDAS North Yorkshire
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. The services include refuge accommodation, community based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline.
Freephone helpline: 03000 110110 24 hour helpline for Barnsley and North Yorkshire
York Refuge: - 01904 646630
Email: Info@idas.org.uk
Web: https://www.idas.org.uk/about-us/
Supporting victims in North Yorkshire
Offers a support and advice for victims of crime in North Yorkshire including Domestic Abuse
Tel: 01609 643100 - Open Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm
Emails:help@supportingvictims.org
supportingvictims@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk (secure email for agencies)
Web: https://www.supportingvictims.org/support-services/domestic-abuse/