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13) Resources for Fighting Abuse
Helplines
Organisations
Especially for Black and Minority Ethnic Women
Especially for Women with Learning Difficulties
Especially for Lesbians
Leaflets and Videos
Guidelines for dealing with street abuse
Women’s Aid 24-Hour
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0845 702 3468. Fax: 0117 924 1703.
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Refuge Crisis Line 0870 599 5443 (for minicom please use voice announcer). For women experiencing domestic violence.
Rape Crisis Line Phone: 0115 900 3560 Fax: 0115 900 3562 Minicom: 0115 900 3563 Email: info@rapecrisis.co.uk
Shelterline 0808 800 4444 (telephone and minicom). For help with emergency housing and access to refuge services and advice on long-term housing options.
Victim Support 0845
30 30 900. Practical and emotional support for victims of and witnesses to crime.
Email: supportline@victimsupport.org.uk
The Samaritans 0345 90 90 90 (local rates) 24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone who needs it. Email: jo@samaritans.org
Rights of Women 020 7251 6577 For free confidential legal advice on your rights and how you can use them.
Action on Elder Abuse 0808 8088141 For information and support about abuse against older women.
TUC Know Your Rights Line 0870 600 4882 (national rate, 8am-10pm). For leaflets providing information and advice about enforcing your rights at work, including your right not to be bullied or harassed.
Disability Rights Commission Helpline Freepost MID 02164, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HY. Tel: 08457 622 633. Fax: 08457 778 878. Textphone: 08457 622 644. Email: enquiry@drc-gb.org Website: www.drc-gb.org
The Women and Girls Network 020 7610 4345. WAGN is a counselling and healing centre for women and girls overcoming experiences of violence whether physical, sexual or emotional recent or past. The helpline service is staffed by a team of dedicated women, trained as specialist advisors to give emotional support and provide practical information about legal, medical and housing issues and other specialised services. Tuesdays 6-8.30pm & Thursdays 12-2.30pm.
Dial UK (for details of local Disability Information and Advice Lines) St Catherine's, Tickhill Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 8QN. Tel: 01302 310 123. Fax: 01302 310 404 . Minicom: 01302 310 123 (please use voice announcer). Email: enquiries@dialuk.org.uk Website: www.dialuk.org.uk
National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux Myddelton House 115-123 Pentonville Road London N1 9LZ. Tel: 020 7833 2181. Fax: 020 7833 4371. Website: www.nacab.org.uk
British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) Litchurch Plaza, Litchurch Lane, Derby DE24 8AA. Tel: 01332 295551. Fax: 01332 295580. Textphone: 01332 295581. Website: www.bcodp.org.uk
Federation of Independent Advice Centres (FIAC) 12th Floor, New London Bridge House, 25 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9ST. Tel: 020 7407 4070. Fax: 020 7407 4071. Website www.fiac.org.uk
The Law Centres Federation Duchess House, 18-19 Warren Street, London W1T 5LR. Tel 020 7387 8570. Fax 020 7387 8368.
National Care Standards Commission St Nicholas Building, St Nicholas Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1NB. Tel: 0191 233 3600. Fax: 0191 233 3569. Email: enquiries@ncsc.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.carestandards.org.uk
Especially for Black and Minority Ethnic Women
In many areas there are refuges especially for Black and Minority Ethnic women - contact the Women’s Aid helpline for details.
Jewish Women’s Aid
Helpline PO Box 2670, London N12 9ZE. Tel: 0800 591 203. Fax: 020 8445
0305.
Email: jwa@dircon.co.uk
Immigration Advisory Service 020 7378 9191. 24-hour helpline for advice about immigration, asylum rules and the law.
Especially for Women with Learning Difficulties
In some areas there are refuges especially for women with learning difficulties - contact the Women’s Aid helpline for details.
Voice UK Provides support and information for peoeple with learning difficulties who have been abused, and campaigns for changes in the law. The College Business Centre, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby DE22 3WZ. Tel: 01332 202555. Email: voiceuk@clara.net. Website: www.voiceuk.clara.net
Respond A registered charity providing advice and support to disabled people with learning difficulties who have been abused. Helpline: 0808 808 0700. Website: www.respond.org.uk Email: helpline@respond.org.uk
www.abuselaw.co.uk A solicitor specialising in compensation claims for disabled people with learning difficulties who have been abused.
In some areas there are refuges especially for lesbians - contact the Women’s Aid helpline for details.
Broken Rainbow Hotline 07812 644 914 A reporting and referral service for lesbians experiencing domestic abuse.
SOLA (Survivors of Lesbian Partnership Abuse) Helpline: 020 7328 7389 Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. SOLA also runs a London-based self-help group.
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 020 7837 7324. 24-hour general helpline staffed by volunteers.
LAGER (Lesbian and Gay Employment Rights) 020 7704 8066 (use voice announcer for minicom).
“Out and About - A
Guide to Safe Travel for Disabled People” Gives tips on how to get
around safely and with confidence. Free plus £2 postage and packing from
The Resources Co-ordinator, The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, Training and Resources,
PO Box 17818, London SW14 8WW. Tel: 020 8876 0305. Fax: 020 8876 0891.
Email: resources@suzylamplugh.org
Disbelief: Video and workshop pack on issues facing disabled women experiencing violence from men they know £40 from Leeds Inter-Agency Project, c/o Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB. Tel: 0113 234 9090. Minicom: 0113 245 8402. Fax: 0113 234 3620.
You can find other websites on violence against women on our main Links page.