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UK links:

National Domestic Violence Helpline

24 hour help to women suffering any type of abuse with access to an interpreter for non-English speaking callers and facilities for deaf people.
FreePhone helpline: 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
www.womensaid.org.uk
www.belfastwomensaid.org.uk

Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline

As above with bilingual service for both English & Welsh speakers
www.wdah.org

Refuge

National charity offering advice & support and provides practical and emergency assistance for women leaving home.
www.refuge.org.uk

Victim Support Line

Help with all aspects from confidential advice & support, to assistance with reporting an incident to police and accompanying victims to court.
www.victimsupport.org

Shelter

Assists those wanting to flee from domestic violence and can provideemergency accomodation etc.
www.shelter.org.uk

Mankind Initiative

Help for male victims of domestic violence
www.mankind.org.uk

Mensaid

Help for men in abusive relationships
www.mensaid.com

Broken Rainbow

Help specifically designed for gay/lesbian men & women who find themselves living with an abusive partner.
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

USA, Canada & Australia Links:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Help available 24/7 accross all 50 states and including Puerto Rico & the US Virgin Islands. Advocates on call to assist victims and anyone calling on their behalf for crisis intervention. Translators available. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
www.ndvh.org

The Y.W.C.A.

Assisting victims through all stages, including counseling, court appearances & child custody issues.
www.ywca.org
www.ywcacanada.ca
www.ywca.org.au