Help
In an emergency always, ring
999
Using a silent 999 call followed by 55
(or tapping/coughing into the phone)
will enable police to respond.
National Domestic Abuse 24
hour Support Helpline: 0808
2000 247
Halo Project Specialist Support
Hub (Office hours): 01642
683045
RESPECT National Helpline,
perpetrators (9am to 5pm):
0808 802 4040
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
020 7008 0151
fmu@fedo.gov.uk
020 7008 0151
fmu@fedo.gov.uk
The FMU operates a public helpline to provide advice and
support to victims of forced marriage as well as to
professionals dealing with cases. The assistance provided
ranges from safety advice, through to helping a forced
prevent their unwanted spouse moving to the
umstances the FMU will assist with rescues
of victims held against their will overseas.
National FGM Centre
020 7008 0151
fmu@fedo.gov.uk
020 7008 0151
fmu@fedo.gov.uk
The National FGM Centre is a partnership between Barnardo’s
and the Local Government Association (LGA). It was established
in 2015 to achieve a systems change in the provision of services
for children and their families who are affected by Female
Genital Mutilation (FGM)
The Women’s Aid directory, allows to search for women’s organisations by region, and also specify if a refuge
is required, if they offer support to children, as well as men:
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/
Get help and support
All forms of domestic abuse are not acceptable in any situation.
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and feel frightened of, or controlled by, a partner, an ex-partner or
family member, it’s important to remember that it’s not your fault and there is no shame in seeking help.
It may seem like a difficult step to take, but there is support available and #YouAreNot Alone.
Free, confidential support and advice is available to victims and their concerned family members or friends, 24 hours a day.
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and feel frightened of, or controlled by, a partner, an ex-partner or
family member, it’s important to remember that it’s not your fault and there is no shame in seeking help.
It may seem like a difficult step to take, but there is support available and #YouAreNot Alone.
Free, confidential support and advice is available to victims and their concerned family members or friends, 24 hours a day.
| England | Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0808 2000 247 | https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ |
| Northern Ireland | Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline | 0808 802 1414 | https://dsahelpline.org/ |
| Scotland | Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline | 0800 0271234 | https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/ |
| Wales | Live Fear Free | 0808 8010 800 | https://www.gov.wales/live-fear-free |
| UK wide | Mens Advice Line | 0808 8010327 | https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ |
