Useful Links
Advice, support and information sites
Abused Women
www.womensaid.org.uk - Women's Aid Federation of England (Women's Aid) is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children
www.refuge.org.uk – Refuge – information site which offers a range of services which increases women's choices and gives them access to professional support whatever their situation.
www.hiddenhurt.co.uk – Domestic Abuse information and support site.
www.nss.org.uk – Network for surviving stalking – National Registered Charity devoted to providing support to people affected by stalking.
www.lovesmenot.co.uk – Aylesbury Vale Domestic Violence Forum Website.
www.elderabuse.org.uk - Elder Abuse is a charity that aims to prevent abuse in old age.
www.edfwomen.org.uk – UK disability forum – Information for disabled women about getting help to tackle violence and abuse.
Black and Minority Ethnic Groups
www.ciac.co.uk – Chinese Information and Advice Centre -offers free legal advice and representation on immigration and nationality law, as well as domestic violence support.
www.mwhl.org - The Muslim Women’s Helpline aims to provide any Muslim girl or woman in a crisis with a free, confidential listening service and referral to Islamic consultants, plus practical help and information where required.
www.nawp.org - Newham Asian Women's Project (NAWP) was set up in 1987 to provide advice and support for Asian women and children experiencing domestic violence
www.southallblacksisters.org.uk -Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women.
Legal Advice
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk - Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights
www.ondivorce.co.uk - has become an invaluable resource to those of us unfortunate enough to experience divorce or separation.
www.adviceguide.org.uk – The online CAB service that provides independent advice on your rights
www.advicenow.org.uk - Advicenow is an independent, not-for-profit website providing accurate, up-to-date information on rights and legal issues
Abused Men
www.survivorsuk.org - Survivors UK supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence
www.mensadviceline.org.uk - The Men's Advice Line helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.
Same Sex Relationships
www.lgbt-dv.org – Broken Rainbow was created for the survivors of same sex domestic abuse and those agencies that support them.
Children
www.napac.org.uk – National association for people abused as children
www.frg.org.uk - offer confidential advice to families whose children are involved with Social Services
www.nspcc.org.uk The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
www.home-start.org.uk - Home-Start's offer informal and friendly support for families with young children
www.oneparentfamilies.org - One Parent Families is an independent charity working to promote the interests and welfare of lone parents and their children.
www.reunite.org – Reunite provide advice, information and support to parents, family members and guardians who have had a child abducted or who fear child abduction.
Perpetrators
www.everymanproject.co.uk – Aims to help men to change their violent or abusive behaviour.
www.respect.uk.net -Respect is a registered charity and national membership organisation promoting best practice for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services in the UK.
