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Support services/agencies for victims of domestic abuse

There are many services out there that can help support victims of domestic abuse. Some of these are local to Oxfordshire and others are national, some are specific services related to domestic abuse and others are more general such as witness support.

The first point of call for services in Oxfordshire is the local Domestic Abuse Helpline.  Click on the links bellow to find out more about services either locally or nationally. 

Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

The Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline can provide emotional support and practical information for adults affected by domestic abuse. It works with victims to empower them to make decisions regarding their relationship, irrespective of whether they wish to leave or not. The helpline can help with any enquiries that you may have and provide access to support services.  

0800 731 0055

(Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm)

This is free and will not show on your telephone bill.

If it's not urgent, professionals can also contact the helpline by email: oxfordshiredomestic@a2dominion.co.uk which is checked twice a day. Victims and family members should use the helpline telephone number and not the email address. Professionals can refer victims to support services using the referral form below.

Referral form (.doc format, 808 Kb)

Oxfordshire services that can support victims of domestic abuse

National services that can support victims of domestic abuse

Links to website's with useful information and support for specific needs

 

 

Help lines

  • National helpline
    (24 hrs)
    0808 2000 247
  • Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
    0800 731 0055
  • Police
    (non emergency)
    101
  • Victim support
    0845 450 3883
  • Kiran Asian
    women’s aid
    0208 558 1986
  • Men's advice line
    0808 801 0327
  • Broken Rainbow
    (LGBT)
    020 8539 9507
  • Elder abuse
    0808 808 8141
  • Childline
    0800 1111
The Reducing the risk website is hosted by:
Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford OX1 1ND
reducingtherisk@oxfordshire.gov.uk