Children and Families

YoungMinds

The YoungMinds Parents Helpline offers information and advice to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a young person up to the age of 25.

Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544
www.youngminds.org.uk/ »

NSPCC

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is the UK’s leading charity specialising in child protection.

ChildLine

Free, 24 hour telephone helpline for children and young people who need to talk about any problems they may be experiencing, including family issues, neglect and bullying.

Helpline: 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk »

The Hideout

Website for children and young people to inform them about domestic violence, help them identify whether it’s happening in their home and provide indirect and informal support.

www.thehideout.org.uk »

Latest

Ballroom and Latin zoom class donations

I wanted to raise money from the zoom dance classes I will be running through lockdown.
My husband recently joined the police force, at a time where domestic abuse is so high and in need of donations it was a clear choice for me.
Thank you so much for the support.
National Safeguarding Adults Week 2020

National Safeguarding Adults Week 2020
Evening RDAP

Evening RDAP job vacancy
Chelmsford Houskeeper

Chelmsford housekeeper job role

Support for Abusers

Support for those who inflict abuse in relationships whilst providing linked support for those impacted by the abuse.
Support with Housing

Organisations that work to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness, bad housing and rough sleeping giving advice and advocacy and signposting to local services.
Health and Wellbeing

A list of services that support health and wellbeing including support services for those experiencing suicidal thoughts and issues with substance misuse.
Support for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER)

All survivors have different individual needs, some of which may relate to their ethnic background or identity. This a list of culturally specific services which includes support services for Forced Marriage (FM) and Forced Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Support for Older People

Specialist organisations providing support for those experiencing elder abuse and support for helping people make the most of later life.
LGBTQ+ Specialist Services

Specialist organisations offering information and support for the LGBTQ+ community and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. Including support for biphobia, homophobia, transphobia and domestic and sexual abuse.
Support for Men

A list of organisations that provide help and support for male survivors of domestic and sexual abuse
Legal Support

Organisations who can provide advice on obtaining emergency injunctions, family law, criminal law and immigration and asylum law
Support for coping with sexual abuse

Organisations that can support survivors who have experienced sexual abuse
Domestic Abuse Organisations

National organisations that give advice and support on domestic abuse including how to find refuge space across the country.

Live Chat Launch

Safer Places launches new Live Chat service. The new service enables anyone experiencing abuse to chat directly with a member of the Safer Places team. The measures announced to tackle coronavirus (COVID 19) have seen day to day life change dramatically and undoubtedly made it harder for people to access support services as survivors are isolated with abusers with small windows of opportunity to speak. This new service will give survivors the opportunity to access support discreetly.
Safer Places response to the Domestic Abuse Bill second reading announcement

The Domestic Abuse Bill will return to Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday 28th April. Janet Dalrymple, CEO of Safer Places said “We are pleased to see the bill progressing through parliament, especially during this particularly worrying time for survivors of abuse"
Family Life in Refuge

Hello there! My name is Lauren Taylor and I work for Safer Places as a Senior Family Domestic Abuse Practitioner (I know, what a mouthful right?). Thankfully when it comes to working with the amazing kids within the refuges I just introduce myself as someone wanting to make them feel as safe and happy as possible, that usually goes down a little better! So I was asked by one of my lovely colleagues to write a blog……and after several days of researching what a blog actually is, here I am.
Ask for J Campaign

As local businesses begin to re-open their doors to members of the community the ‘Ask for J’ campaign opens the door to support for those experiencing abuse.
Safer Places receives emergency funding to bolster refuge service provision

Safer Places receives £15,000 emergency funding from Essex Community Foundation to bolster refuge service provision
Safer Places response to the second reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill

Safer Places respond to the second reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill. Rachel Millar, Senior Policy Officer for Safer Places said: “Safer Places are pleased to see the Bill progress through parliament, especially during this worrying time when urgent action is needed to protect survivors. We were particularly pleased to hear just how many MP’s spoke with passion and championed the voices of survivors’ and children whist highlighting matters of concern not currently addressed within the Bill.
Domestic Abuse Bill 2020 Part 2

Keep up to date with the Domestic Abuse Bill as it moves one step closer to becoming law.
Safer Places receives emergency COVID 19 funding
Evening RDAP

Evening RDAP job vacancy
Running Refuges - The Risk and Impact of COVID 19

Hear from our CEO about the impact that Covid 19 has had on Safer Places