If you are in immediate danger call 999 – If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, dial 999, listen to the questions from the operator and respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can. See Make yourself heard poster for more information.
Child Abuse
The NSPCC has issued guidance for spotting and reporting the signs of abuse on their website.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse – How to recognise the signs of domestic abuse
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Free confidential advice for women of domestic Abuse – Telephone 0808 2000 247
Respect Mens advice Line – Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse – Telephone 0808 8010 327
MensKind – Helping men escape domestic abuse
SignHealth – Domestic Abuse help and support for deaf people
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent. Most victims and perpetrators know each other.
Help after rape and sexual assault – for those who have been raped or sexually assaulted
Support for victims of rape and sexual assault – list of local and national resources for additional support
Sexual Abuse Support – Government page with various help and support – includes a quick exit page button to allow the ability to search without the fear of being caught.
Financial Abuse
See Womens Aid and Age UK for help and support with financial abuse.
Emotional Abuse
It can be hard to recognise what emotional abuse as it can take on several different forms. Emotional abuse is often a pattern of behaviours that harm another person’s mental well-being and confidence.
Relate – Support for Adults
NSPCC – support for children – Telephone 0808 800 5000 – For Children aged 18 or under telephone 0800 1111
Galop – Support for LGBT+ people – Telephone 0800 9995 428
Karma Nirvana – Support for honour based abuse or forced marriage – Telephone 0800 5999 247
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse is an act of another party involving contact intended to cause feelings of physical pain, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm.
NSPCC – Explains how to spot the signs and how to report it – Telephone 0808 800 5000 – For Children aged 18 or under telephone 0800 1111
Runaway Helpline – If you are feeling like running away or are away from home, we are here to listen. Telephone or Text 116 000
Galop – Support for LGBT+ People – Telephone 0800 9995 428
Karma Nirvana – Support for honour based abuse or forced marriage – Telephone 0800 5999 247
Help for domestic abuse perpetrators
Respect Phoneline if you are worried about hurting someone and want help to stop – Telephone 0808 802 4040