Links
The following links may be helpful to you.
Missing Link
0117 925 1811
Victim Support
0845 303 0900
Samaritans
0845 303 0900
The Hideout
Website for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.
Coercive and Controlling Behaviour:
BBC radio programme on the 2016 legislation about Coercive and Controlling Behaviour.
A Survivors Experience
The UK Says No More campaign
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Helplines
The following numbers may be helpful to you.
If you are unsafe and need immediate help:
In an emergency always call the police on 999.
If you need to speak to the police when it is not an emergency dial 101.
If you need to speak to a victim and witness care officer, please call The Lighthouse on 0117 952 9474
If you need a safe place to go:
Before you call, please ensure it is safe to do so and that any one who is a risk to you or your family isn’t in the same property as you or able to hear your conversation.
Next Link Domestic Abuse Services:
01225 466 989
Bristol Next Link Domestic Abuse Services:
0117 925 0680
Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline:
0808 2000 247
Domestic abuse support outside of Bristol
Gemini 08700664233 – for North Somerset
Survive 01179612999 – for South Gloucestershire
GDAS 01452726561- for Gloucestershire
SIDAS 0800 69 49 999 – for Somerset
If you need someone to talk to:
Emotional Support
Bristol Womankind:
0345 458 2914
Samaritans:
08457 909090 or Freephone 116123
Bristol MindLine
0808 808 0330
Somerset and Avon Rape and sexual abuse support
0808 801 0456
Self Injury support
0117 2308230
ON AVERAGE A WOMEN IS ASSAULTED 35 TIMES BEFORE THEY CALL THE POLICE.
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