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.

Latest

Domestic Abuse Bill gains Royal Assent

The Domestic Abuse Bill gains Royal Assent, becoming the Domestic Abuse Act.
Donation Page for Greater Anglia Employees

Donation page for Greater Anglia employees.
I'M GOING DRY FOR THE MONTH OF MAY TO Help Safer Places Provide Sanctuary for People Who Need to Escape Abuse Today!

Having been close to someone who needed to escape abuse, I learned first hand about the devastating impact the abuser has on the lives of innocent, loving people who become trapped by coercive control.
Freelance Clinical Supervisor

Safer Places is looking for a freelance qualified and experienced practitioner to provide individual and group supervision to staff working with victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse and stalking. The ability to foster trauma informed and trauma responsive practice across the organisation is key to the role. You will be trained and have experience in systemic practice and trauma and use your knowledge and skills, to support non-clinical practitioners in their 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
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.
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.
Domestic Abuse Bill gains Royal Assent

The Domestic Abuse Bill gains Royal Assent, becoming the Domestic Abuse Act.
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.
Safer Places statement on VAWG

Safer Places statement on VAWG
Safer Places receives emergency COVID 19 funding
Christmas in Refuge

Hear from our family domestic abuse practitioner about how we are spending Christmas in refuge this year.