Help, advice and useful links
- Cambridgeshire police: www.cambs.police.uk
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough fire service: www.cambsfire.gov.uk
- NHS Peterborough: www.peterborough.nhs.uk
0345 023468 / www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid is a national charity working to end domestic
violence against women and children. Women's Aid offers advice and
support to abused women, including organising safe places to
stay.
Womankind Worldwide is a UK charity dedicated to working
internationally to raise the status of women.
0870 5995443 / www.refuge.org.uk
A charity working to provide a lifeline for women and children
who experience domestic violence. Refuge provides advice,
information, support, and of safe places for women and children
experiencing domestic violence or abuse to stay.
0345 909090 / www.samaritans.org.uk
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential
emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of
distress or despair, including those which may lead to
suicide.
A charity campaigning for men's rights, includes a domestic
violence helpline.
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children) is a leading UK charity specialising in child protection
and the prevention of cruelty to children. The website provides
advice on child protection.
0845 3030900 / www.victimsupport.org.uk
Victim Support is a national charity which helps people
affected by crime. They provide free and confidential support to
help you deal with your experience, whether or not you report the
crime. The website provides help and information for victims or
witnesses of crime.
MALE:
0845 0646800 / www.mensadviceline.org.uk
MALE provides a range of services to professionals from both
statutory & voluntary agencies. They work in conjunction with
Broken Rainbow, RESPECT, National 24hr Domestic Violence Helpline
which is operated in partnership with Women's Aid and Refuge.
RESPECT website has a link to MALE: www.respect.uk.net