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Below we share resources and links as an information hub. We take no responsibility for the contents of these sites or the advice offered.
Domestic and Sexual Abuse in Wiltshire
Who should I contact?
If you are in immediate danger call 999. If not an emergency call Wiltshire Police on 101 or contact them online.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Refuge 0808 4000247
Largest Domestic Abuse National organisation supporting women and their children to overcome abuse and rebuild their lives.
FearFree (formerly Splitz)
Full range of services within a single, easy to use access point.
Tel (9am – 5pm): 01225 775276
out of hours: 01225 712880
Enquiries and referrals: spa@fear-free.org.uk
First Light is the Sexual Assault Referral Centre for Swindon and Wiltshire and is your first point of contact whether you want to report the incident to the police or not.
Swindon Sanctuary at Great Western Hospital
Women’s Aid along with the Home Office are trialling emergency funds for women fleeing abuse. Womens Aid support women and children suffering domestic abuse and have a wealth of resources. Check out their survivor’s handbook.
UK Says No More campaign against domestic abuse. Signposts to safe spaces online and in your area.
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner exists to support victims. There is an excellent list of resources here.
Financial Abuse
Information on Financial Support for victims of Domestic Abuse
Technology
Abusers can exploit tech to track and monitor victims. Check out what you can do to combat this here.
Stalking
Suzy Lamplugh Trust run National Stalking Helpline Tel: 08088 020300
Enquiries:advice@stalkinghelpline.org
The Alice Ruggles Trust provides information and training
The Cyber Helpline supports victims of cyber crime
Check out potential new partners
Did you know that you, or an interested third party (eg family member) can check whether an ex or current partner has a history of violence or abuse? This ‘Right to Ask’ is enshrined in Clare’s Law. More information on HM Govt website or on a dedicated website Clare’s Law. However, Wiltshire Police are currently reviewing their handling of such requests in past years, which have not been properly done.
How can I help someone else?
How to respond to someone who you suspect is suffering domestic or sexual abuse, or if someone talks to you about it.
- Listen
- provide details of a professional support service (see above)
- use Bright Sky app to provide practical support
More guidance here.
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