Legal Support

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.

0800 970 2070
www.ncdv.org.uk/ »

National Domestic Violence Helpline

The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ »

Rights of women

Offers an advice line with free legal advice for women by women and a sexual violence helpline.

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Stalking Masterclass Online

At the end of this training session you will be able to: Understand the stalking legislation Understand the different types of stalking behaviours Understand the different types of perpetrator typologies, motivation and behaviours Understand the impact of stalking on their victims and their families Supporting a victim of stalking
Refuge Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Hertfordshire (Stevenage)

Refuge Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Hertfordshire (Stevenage)
Community Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave)

Community Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave) Hertfordshire
Volunteer Coordinator (Part time)

Safer Places is an independent charity which provides a comprehensive range of services to adults and children affected by domestic and sexual abuse and family conflict who live in Essex and Hertfordshire. We are governed by a board of Trustees. The people who use our services are at the heart of our organisation and we aim to work to enable them to overcome the impact of their experience and to build a brighter and safe future for themselves and their children. We have Part time Volunteer Co

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
Support for coping with sexual abuse

Organisations that can support survivors who have experienced sexual abuse
Children and Families

Organisations that give advice and support regarding children and families
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.
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.
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"
Ask for J Campaign

Today Safer Places launch the ‘Ask for J’ campaign across Essex. 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

The Domestic Abuse Bill has now passed through the House of Commons stage and is one step closer to becoming law having been introduced to the House of Lords; this is a formality and takes place without any debate. The date for the second hearing, where the bill will be considered, has not yet been announced.
Safer Places receives emergency COVID 19 funding
Running Refuges - The Risk and Impact of COVID 19

It is almost 6 months now since on March 13th I sat with my colleagues Jayne and Allison and talked about what would happen if this new virus took hold. The death toll in the UK had risen to 11 that day and there had been a surge in infections taking the total infected across the UK to almost 800. We laughed a fair bit – partly because what we were talking about seemed unthinkable and partly because we were nervous.
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