The Mankind InitiativeSupport and information for male victims of domestic abuse
Website – http://www.mankind.org.uk/
Helpline - 0870 794 4124
National Domestic Violence Helpline
24-hour helpline for victims of domestic abuse
0808 2000 247
MALE (Men's Advice Line and Enquiries)
Domestic abuse - help and support for men
0808 801 0327
Refuge
Organisation that offers a range of services aimed at female victims of domestic abuse
Website – http://www.refuge.org.uk/
Women's Aid
Domestic Violence charity that works to support and advocate on behalf of female victims of domestic abuse
Victim Support National Helpline
Supports people affected by crime by providing free and confidential support to help victims' deal with their experience
Helpline - 0845 30 30 900
Broken Rainbow
Provides support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
Website – http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/
Helpline - 08452 60 44 60 (staffed by LGBT people)
For more information on Domestic Abuse
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/domestic-violence/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/domestic_violence/index.shtml
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/family/domestic_violence.htm
Domestic Abuse and Children
Child Line DV fact sheet
Fact Sheet effects on children (for teachers and parents)
Child Line website with information on Domestic Violence
Message Forum and Personal Experience Sites
This site has information but also has an active and honest message forum with nearly 30,000 posts from DV survivors – telling their stories, offering advice and support...
http://www.homestead.com/speakorg
This website – Speak - is maintained and financed by volunteer survivors and contains information, articles, message boards and a chat room
Male Victims and Domestic Abuse
http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Advice and support for men in abusive relationships
AMEN is a voluntary group in Ireland which provides a confidential helpline, information and a support service for male victims of domestic abuse and their children – including testimonies and personal accounts
LGBT Victims and Domestic Abuse
http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/
Broken Rainbow provides support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
08452 60 44 60 (helpline staffed by LGBT people)
