Help & Advice
Below are some valuable organisations that can help you if you have been physically, emotionally or financially abused, please visit each website for more information.
Clares Law
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme - known as Clare's Law - is intended to provide information that could protect someone from being a victim of attack. The initiative is named after 36-year-old Clare Wood who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009 - If in doubt check them out!
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ActionFraud
Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud reporting service, run by a private sector company for the NFA. When a fraud is reported to Action Fraud, victims are given a crime reference number and their case is passed on to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), which is run by the City of London's police service
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Take 5 to Stop Fraud
Take Five is a national campaign that offers straight-forward and impartial advice to help everyone protect themselves from preventable financial fraud. This includes email deception and phone-based scams as well as online fraud
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Protection Against Stalking
PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING campaigns for early and effective risk identification, assessment and management to keep victims safe and hold perpetrators to account. The website was set up by two mothers whose daughters Clare Bernal and Rana Faruqui were killed by former boyfriends who had been harassing and stalking them
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Women's Aid
Women's Aid Federation is one of a group of charities across the United Kingdom. There are four main Women's Aid Federations, one for each of the countries of the United Kingdom. Its aim is to end domestic violence against women and children
0808 2000 247 Freephone 24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline
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Victim Support
An independent charity that work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Their support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs
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Respect - Mens Advice Line
Respect is there for you if you’re a male that's feeling controlled, unable to make your own decisions, scared, intimidated or threatened by your partner or a family member
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U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
If you suspect someone is lying about being in the US army you can report them to the investigation command, who will then, in turn involve the FBI
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The Hideout
Unfortunately children can be affected by your situation. Women's Aid have created a space to help children and young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to them
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GOV -How to get an Injunction or Restraining Order
Government information on how to get an injunction if you've been the victim of domestic violence
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Samaritans
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline
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Blink Security Cameras
Blink security cameras are a must have, especially if you live alone. So easy to set up and install, no wiring and battery operated. When activated by movement the camera will send you a notification and video footage to your phone wherever you have a 3G or Wifi connection
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Make yourself Heard
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If in danger dial 999, if you are not able to speak, listen to the questions the operatives will ask and make yourself heard by coughing or tapping the headset. If prompted, they may ask you to press 55 so they know your call is a genuine emergency.
Please make sure you are listening to the questions you're asked, and if you are able to provide them any information at all, your location is the most important
Bright Sky
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know
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Hollie Guard App
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In danger? With a simple shake or tap it activates Hollie Guard, immediately notifying your chosen contacts, pinpointing your location and sending audio and video evidence directly to their mobile phones
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The Freedom Programme
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The Programme was primarily designed for women as victims of domestic violence, since research shows that in the vast majority of cases of serious abuse are male on female. However, the programme, when provided as an intensive two day course, is also suitable for men, whether abusive and wishing to change their attitudes and behaviour or whether victims of same sex domestic abuse themselves
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust
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The Trust exists so that what happened to Suzy does not happen to anyone else, and for 35 years, they have worked towards reducing the risk of harassment, stalking, aggression, and violence by empowering people to take steps to avoid, mitigate or manage risks across all aspects of their life
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Centre for WomensJustice
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The Centre for Women’s Justice is a new charity, founded in 2016. They aim to bring together specialist lawyers, academics and other experts in the field of violence against women, with those working on the frontline as activists, survivors and service providers to bring strategic law challenges and ensure access to justice for victims of male violence.
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