SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS
This page contains helplines, information and sources of support for survivors of violent assault, rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse, forced marriage, acid attack and stalking.
Please seek out support, there are many organisations that can help you move through your trauma and along your healing journey. It is never too late to ask for help.
self defence & personal safety support
Streetwise Defence is a trusted, trauma-informed provider of personal safety, self defence and violence prevention training.
We can support you with:
In-person training
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Available world-wide
Complete our enquiry form for details
Our range of online courses
Coming soon - courses for people in the LGBTQ+ community, and teenagers.
Stalking
Anyone can become a victim of stalking and it is one of the most frequently experienced forms of abuse. It is important to seek advice and support for stalking as this behaviour can and will often escalate.
Here is a video from The Suzy Lamplugh Trust explaining what stalking is.
Stalking support in the UK:
NATIONAL STALKING HELPLINE
0808 802 0300
Free helpline run by The Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
PALADIN SERVICE
Information and assistance for victims of stalking in England and Wales. Features lots of helpful information about how to deal with stalking.
ALICE RUGGLES TRUST
Raising awareness of stalking and providing resources to help people affected by stalking.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence support in the UK:
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE
www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/helpline/
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
0808 2000 247
For women - run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is advice online about how to get help safely and how to cover your tracks when visiting their website to stay safe.
MANKIND
01823 334 244
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
Mankind provides an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.
RESPECT
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
0808 8010 327
Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
GALOP
0800 999 5428
Support for the LGBT+ community who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse.
LGBT FOUNDATION
https://lgbt.foundation/domesticabuse
This service provides practical help and advice, and emotional support for people in the LGBT+ community who have been, or currently are experiencing domestic abuse.
SIGNHEALTH - THE DEAF HEALTH CHARITY
https://signhealth.org.uk/with-deaf-people/domestic-abuse/domestic-abuse-service/
07800 00342 (text)
Specialist domestic abuse service to support deaf people in finding safety and security.
RESPOND
Therapy and specialist support services for people with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.
RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE
In the UK:
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
Keeping children safe from child abuse.
RAPE CRISIS
0808 802 9999
Online advice and access to rape crisis centres across England and Wales, national helpline.
THE SURVIVORS TRUST
0808 801 0818
The Survivors Trust runs a free, national helpline 7 days a week for people aged 16+. We welcome and encourage all survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence to call our helpline. We are a fully inclusive service, providing safe, non-judgemental support to survivors, their supporters and professionals.
SAFELINE
Safeline is a specialist charity that works to prevent sexual violence and abuse and support those affected to cope and recover.
NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
0808 801 0331
Support for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect.
SURVIVORS UK
020 3322 1860 (text support)
For any man, boy or non-binary person who has ever experienced unwanted sexual activity. Online webchat or text support.
BREAKING THE SILENCE
www.breaking-the-silence.org.uk
Specialist service for male survivors from the black and Asian communities, aged 13 and over.
In the US:
RAINN
800.656.HOPE
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the USA. Support for survivors.
ACID ATTACK SURVIVORS
In the UK:
THE KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION
https://katiepiperfoundation.org.uk
Services for survivors of burns and people with scars from traumatic incidents, including acid attacks.
Acid attack first aid:
Take a look at our blog about what first aid to administer in the event of an acid attack.
VICTIM SUPPORT
In the UK:
VICTIM SUPPORT
08 08 16 89 111
Free and confidential support after a crime.
In the US:
HELPING SURVIVORS
Information and support for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Includes advice on workplace sexual harassment, domestic violence, Rideshare safety and child sexual abuse.
FORCED MARRIAGE
In the UK:
FORCED MARRIAGE UNIT
www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
020 7008 0151
Advice on what to do, how to find a safe place to stay and legal proceedings.
HONOUR KILLINGS & HUMAN TRAFFICKING
In the UK, but supporting people worldwide:
END HONOUR KILLINGS
https://endhonourkillings.org/
Helping people with routes and means to escape life-threatening situations such as gender-based violence and cultural crimes.
HELP FOR PERPETRATORS
In the UK:
RESPECT
https://respectphoneline.org.uk/help-for-perpetrators
0808 8024 040
Choose to stop. Information and helpline for domestic violence perpetrators.
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
In the UK:
CHILDLINE
0800 1111
Call, email or chat online, it is free and won’t show on any phone bill. For any child or young person who needs support about anything.
SAMARITANS
Call 116 123
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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