What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is repeated or one-off threatening, harmful, or violent behaviour, often caused by partners or ex-partners, but potentially also family members or care-takers. It may be experienced by or perpetrated by people of any gender.
Domestic abuse Support:
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline can provide emotional support and practical information for adults affected by domestic abuse. It works with victims to empower them to make decisions regarding their relationship, irrespective of whether they wish to leave or not. The helpline can help with any enquiries that you may have and provide access to support services.
0800 731 055
M-F: 8am-6pm, Sa 10am-4pm
Free and will not show on telephone bill
[email protected]
Women’s Aid
A federation of over 220 organisations, Women’s Aid provide more than 300 local services to women and children across the country.
www.womensaid.org.uk
08082 000 247 - Freephone 24 hr
National Centre for Domestic Violence
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Free advice and help for survivors of all genders
http://www.ncdv.org.uk
0844 8044 999
Relate
Counselling to individuals who are in or have left a violent relationship including men.
https://www.relate.org.uk
Live chat is available.
01865 242 960
Respect
Respect works with perpetrators Of Domestic Violence, male survivors of domestic violence, and young people using violence and abuse in close relationships.
Men's advice line 0808 801 0327
Respect Phoneline 0808 802 4040
respect.uk.net
Refuge
Refuge supports women, children and men through a range of services, including refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach and culturally specific services.
www.refuge.org.uk/
08082 000 247 - Freephone 24 hr
Domestic abuse is repeated or one-off threatening, harmful, or violent behaviour, often caused by partners or ex-partners, but potentially also family members or care-takers. It may be experienced by or perpetrated by people of any gender.
Domestic abuse Support:
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline can provide emotional support and practical information for adults affected by domestic abuse. It works with victims to empower them to make decisions regarding their relationship, irrespective of whether they wish to leave or not. The helpline can help with any enquiries that you may have and provide access to support services.
0800 731 055
M-F: 8am-6pm, Sa 10am-4pm
Free and will not show on telephone bill
[email protected]
Women’s Aid
A federation of over 220 organisations, Women’s Aid provide more than 300 local services to women and children across the country.
www.womensaid.org.uk
08082 000 247 - Freephone 24 hr
National Centre for Domestic Violence
The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Free advice and help for survivors of all genders
http://www.ncdv.org.uk
0844 8044 999
Relate
Counselling to individuals who are in or have left a violent relationship including men.
https://www.relate.org.uk
Live chat is available.
01865 242 960
Respect
Respect works with perpetrators Of Domestic Violence, male survivors of domestic violence, and young people using violence and abuse in close relationships.
Men's advice line 0808 801 0327
Respect Phoneline 0808 802 4040
respect.uk.net
Refuge
Refuge supports women, children and men through a range of services, including refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach and culturally specific services.
www.refuge.org.uk/
08082 000 247 - Freephone 24 hr
