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Help for those experiencing domestic violence Minority groups Children and related issues

Housing Crime

General National Centre for Domestic Violence

Refuge
Accommodation and support for women who are experiencing domestic violence.
24-hour helpline: 0808 200 0247
Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Shelter
Shelterline: 0808 800 4444
National campaigning charity which offers specialist housing advice and support.
Website: www.shelter.org.uk

Rape Crisis Federation Wales and England
A referral service for women seeking advice and/or support.
Email: info@rapecrisis.org.uk.
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Victim Support
Offers free and confidential service, irrespective of whether or not a crime has been reported.
Support line: 0845 303 0900
Scotland support line: 0131 668 4486
Republic of Ireland support line: 1850 211 407
Website: www.victimsupport.org

NACAB (National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux)
Offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. For your nearest office go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Offers victims of domestic violence help in obtaining an injunction, free of charge
08709 220 704
www.ncdv.org.uk

Community Legal Service
Offers legal information and help in England and Wales.
Helpline: 0845 345 4345
Scotland helpline: 0131 226 7061
Northern Ireland: 0289 040 8888
Website: www.clsdirect.org.uk

Respect
A phoneline for domestic violence perpetrators. Also welcomes calls from those concerned about a perpetrator.
Helpline: 0845 122 8609
Website: www.respect.uk.net