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#NoExcuseForAbuse

National Resources

National Domestic Violence Helpline Free phone Helpline, 0808 2000 247

SupportLine: provide telephone helpline and email counselling service.

Women’s aid provide survivors forum, a live chat Monday to Friday 10- 12pm and emails

Safelives: provides research, training and support to frontline domestic abuse services and professionals 

National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV): Provides free and fast emergency injunction advice to individuals experiencing domestic abuse

Suzy Lamplugh Trust: National Stalking Helpline 

Rape Crisis England and Wales Rape Crisis Centres provide specialist support and services for survivors of sexual violence, whether it happened recently or a long time ago. Tel : 0808 802 9999

Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. Telephone: 0808 801 0327

Useful Apps /info for victims

Hollie Gazzard Trust: Free downloadable personal safety app available

BrigthtSky App Free downloadable app: providing support and information for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or someone concerned about a friend or family member. In addition, the app is available for use by employers and service providers.

West Midlands Resources

Victim Support  West Midlands Tel: 0300 303 1977

West Midlands Forced Marriage -  24hr helpline Tel: 0800 953 9777

 

Sandwell:

Black Country Women’s Aid Tel: 0121 553 0090

Sandwell Council Housing Solutions. Tel: 0121 368 1166 or 0121 569 6883

Adult Social Care. Tel: 0121 569 2266 Out of hours: 0121 569 2355.

Sandwell Children's Trust. Tel: 0121 569 3100

 

Dudley

SPOC: 01384 455411

Black Country Women’s Aid Tel: 0121 553 0090

Dudley Council Housing. Tel: 0300 555 2345 or email dutytorefer@dudley.gov.uk

Adult Social Care. Tel:0300 555 0055

Children's Social Care. Tel: 0300 555 0050

Out of hours adults & children) 0300 555 8574

 

Wolverhampton:

The Haven Wolverhampton Tel: 08000 194 400. Online chat (Mon–Fri 9am- 5pm)

E-mail: info@havenrefuge.org.uk

St Georges Hub for support for male victimsTel: 01902 421904

Wolverhampton Council Housing. Housing Options - Homeless Services 01902 554747 Homelessness

Adult Social Care. Tel: 01902 551199

Children's Social Care. Tel: 01902 555392

 

Sexual Violence Support

National

The Survivors Trust:

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Regional Resources

Black Country Women’s Aid: https://blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/

 

Support for Children

Rights of Women have produced guidance on COVID-19 and child contact arrangements

Children’s Commissioner Guide to coronavirus

Childline  :Tel: 0800 1111

If you are interested in finding out more, here are some useful links

For useful information about safety planning and domestic abuse support, read The Women’s Aid Handbook at: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/the-survivors-handbook/