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This is a UN initiative to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. We have been active in supporting this. See our project page.
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?
National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
FearFree (formerly Splitz) Support Tel (9am – 5pm): 01225 775276
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.
Abusers can exploit tech to track and monitor victims. Check out what you can do to combat this here.
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.
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
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 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.