If you find yourself in need of more than what this blog can provide, please turn to the following links:
Metropolitan Police
If you find yourself in an emergency position of fear, abuse and violence, call 999. Similarly, if you are afraid that something might happen, or if something has happened which you feel you need police advice on, call the non-emergency number 101 or go to your local police station. Any claims you make will be considered very seriously although the police will not put you in a less safe position by making matters worse in any way. The police are there to help you and each day they receive hundreds of thousands of similar calls. They are professionally trained to deal with domestic violence with consideration, kindness and discretion. Do not ever be afraid to talk to the police.
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is a national domestic violence charity which helps up to 250,000 people each year through the trauma of domestic violence. The charity focuses on Protection (as it is able to influence the law, policies and practices through working with key local and national agencies), Prevention (through raising public awareness and developing educational programmes and campaigns) and Provision (by providing services, forums and helplines in order to support abused women and children). The Survivors Forum in particular is a great resource where you can anonymously ask for advice, support and help from fellow victims in a safe environment. Women's Aid is specifically for women and children.
ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative is committed to ensuring that male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence get the help they need. It raises awareness about the fact that men can find themselves victims too. A main aim of the initiative is to ensure that police, councils, the NHS and Government provide adequate support to male sufferers, striving for safe houses, services and information being made readily available for victims. Although focused on male suffers, the ManKind Initiative does not discriminate and aims to help all victims regardless of gender. On this website you can find a helpline telephone number to call and can also read stories of similar survivors to yourself. If you are a male sufferer of domestic violence, please do not consider yourself to be to blame, weak or alone. Seize your responsibility to ask for the help you need.
Metropolitan Police
If you find yourself in an emergency position of fear, abuse and violence, call 999. Similarly, if you are afraid that something might happen, or if something has happened which you feel you need police advice on, call the non-emergency number 101 or go to your local police station. Any claims you make will be considered very seriously although the police will not put you in a less safe position by making matters worse in any way. The police are there to help you and each day they receive hundreds of thousands of similar calls. They are professionally trained to deal with domestic violence with consideration, kindness and discretion. Do not ever be afraid to talk to the police.
Women's Aid
Women's Aid is a national domestic violence charity which helps up to 250,000 people each year through the trauma of domestic violence. The charity focuses on Protection (as it is able to influence the law, policies and practices through working with key local and national agencies), Prevention (through raising public awareness and developing educational programmes and campaigns) and Provision (by providing services, forums and helplines in order to support abused women and children). The Survivors Forum in particular is a great resource where you can anonymously ask for advice, support and help from fellow victims in a safe environment. Women's Aid is specifically for women and children.
ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative is committed to ensuring that male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence get the help they need. It raises awareness about the fact that men can find themselves victims too. A main aim of the initiative is to ensure that police, councils, the NHS and Government provide adequate support to male sufferers, striving for safe houses, services and information being made readily available for victims. Although focused on male suffers, the ManKind Initiative does not discriminate and aims to help all victims regardless of gender. On this website you can find a helpline telephone number to call and can also read stories of similar survivors to yourself. If you are a male sufferer of domestic violence, please do not consider yourself to be to blame, weak or alone. Seize your responsibility to ask for the help you need.
I'd also agree that the survivors forum is a great resource and worth a visit whether in or out of an abusive relationship. Or even if you are unsure if your relationship is abusive or not. Laura (AKA FMD) xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for your contribution Laura :) That site has literally got me through this whole nightmare and even though it is nearing the end (at least the end of phase 1!) I know I will continue going on there to offer support to other ladies in a similar position.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
Gabriella x