If you ring the Police and are unable to speak - use the #SilentSolution system to make yourself heard and alert police that you need help.
- Dial 999
- Listen to the questions
- Respond by coughing or tapping the handset
- if prompted, press 555
This lets the operator know it's a genuine emergency.
Do You See Me?
This short film is designed to highlight the unique experiences of LGBTQ and older people who experience Domestic Abuse. There is a guide produced for older women by womans aid that highlights invisible prison (EXTERNAL PDF LINK).
Direct Support for Victims and Perpetrators in North Lincolnshire - National Service
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Service
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Description
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Contact
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24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone
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A service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. It is run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge. Callers may first of all hear an answerphone message before speaking to a person.
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0808 2000 247
nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
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Men’s Advice Line Freephone
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A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. This includes all men – in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Offers emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services for further help and support.
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0808 801 0327
Days and times of phone support vary.
mensadviceline.org.uk/mens_advice
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Respect Freephone
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A confidential helpline for people who are abusive and/or violent towards their partners. Offers information and advice to support perpetrators to stop their violence and change their abusive behaviours. The main focus is to increase the safety of those experiencing domestic violence.
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0808 802 4040
Days and times of phone support vary.
www.respectphoneline.org.uk
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Forced marriage unit
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Joint initiative between the Foreign Office and Home Office. It assists actual and potential victims of forced marriage, as well as professionals working in the social, educational and health sectors.
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020 7008 0151
fmu@fco.gov.uk
gov.uk/forced-marriage
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HollieGuard
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HollieGuard is a personal alarm, deterrent, evidence catcher and more.
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www.hollieguard.com
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Direct Support for Victims and Perpetrators in North Lincolnshire - Local Services
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Marac Coordinator
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Your MARAC coordinator may contact you for information of cases discussed at MARAC
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Kristy Burns Kristy.Burns@northlincs.gov.uk
Mobile: 07717587478
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The Blue Door
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Local service providing support through independent domestic violence and independent sexual violence advocates to those experiencing abuse
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01724 841947
0800 197 4787
info@bluedoor.org
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Support for Young People
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Respect not Fear
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Website for young people about domestic violence.
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respectnotfear.co.uk
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The Hideout
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Women's Aid website to help young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to them.
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thehideout.org.uk
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The Blue Door
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Provides support for young people affected by domestic abuse including their own experiences of abusive relationships
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01724 841947
0800 197 4787
info@bluedoor.org
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Barnados
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Therapeutic services for children affected by trauma along with support for parents
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01724 847700
thehaven@barnardos.org.uk
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