Oxfordshire support services
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 731 055 (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 them 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 bellow.
- Referral form (.doc format, 808 Kb)
Oxfordshire's domestic abuse services
There are a number of support services across Oxfordshire. More information about these services can be found using the link bellow. Please contact the Domestic Abuse Helpline for more information or if you would like to access any of these services.
- Oxfordshire services chart (pdf format, 189 Kb)
Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker
Outreach workers provide emotional support and practical information for adults who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service
The Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) are trained specialists whose goal is the safety of survivors of domestic violence, ultimately to help them and their children move safely towards living violence free lives.
Sanctuary Scheme
The Sanctuary scheme also known as target hardening aims to reduce homelessness by enabling victims (where safe and appropriative) to stay in their own home.
Freedom Programme
The freedom programme provides a supportive, safe and friendly environment involving active participation in structured discussions on the subject of domestic abuse.
Recovery Toolkit
The recovery toolkit is a 12 week programme for women who have previously experienced domestic abuse.
Refuge
A refuge is a safe house where women and children who are experiencing domestic violence can stay free from abuse.
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
A MARAC is a victim focused information sharing and risk management meeting attended by all key agencies, where high risk cases are discussed.
Other Oxfordshire support services and information
Witness Service
The Witness Service can provide free and confidential support to help you support you go to court.
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre supports survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment, offering a free and confidential service to women and girls who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence. http://www.oxfordrapecrisis.net/
Oxfordshire Relate
Oxfordshire Relate is the UK’s largest provider of relationship counselling and sex therapy which delivers its services through a Federation of local, independent, charities. http://relate-oxfordshire.org/
Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (OSAB) - safe from harm website
This website is intended to help vulnerable people who are at risk of abuse.
Oxford Friend
Oxford Friend is a voluntary organisation that works with those who are either directly or indirectly affected by issues surrounding an attraction to partners of the same sex. http://www.oxfordfriend.co.uk/
Housing
Information relating to housing options across the county.
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
