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.

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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

www.suzylamplugh.org

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.

www.paladinservice.co.uk

ALICE RUGGLES TRUST

Raising awareness of stalking and providing resources to help people affected by stalking.

https://alicerugglestrust.org

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

www.mankind.org.uk

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

www.galop.org.uk

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

https://respond.org.uk

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

www.nspcc.org.uk

0808 800 5000

Keeping children safe from child abuse.

RAPE CRISIS

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/

0808 802 9999

Online advice and access to rape crisis centres across England and Wales, national helpline.

THE SURVIVORS TRUST

www.thesurvivorstrust.org

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

https://safeline.org.uk

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)

https://napac.org.uk

0808 801 0331

Support for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect.

SURVIVORS UK

www.survivorsuk.org

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

www.rainn.org

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:

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

www.victimsupport.org.uk

08 08 16 89 111

Free and confidential support after a crime.

In the US:

HELPING SURVIVORS

https://helpingsurvivors.org

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.

THE HALO PROJECT

www.haloproject.org.uk

01642 683045

National helpline for Black and minoritised people who are experiencing or are at risk of domestic and sexual violence including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, FGM.