Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
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Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Domestic violence can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.
NHS – Getting Help for Domestic Violence
You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. If domestic abuse is happening to you, it’s important to tell someone and remember you’re not alone.
Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid supports women and children affected by domestic violence, rape and sexual assault. They believe that women and children have the right to live free from violence, abuse and fear.
Phone
0808 800 0028
Bright Sky app
Bright Sky is a mobile app and website for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.The app can be downloaded for free from the app stores. Only download the app if it is safe for you to do so and if you are sure that your phone isn’t being monitored.
Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members). They help by: giving you time to tell your story; offering emotional support; providing practical advice; signposting you to other services for specialist help.
Phone
0808 801 0327
Email
[email protected]
ROSHNI Birmingham
Providing support for South Asian women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence, forced marriage and honour based crimes. They will support South Asian women from the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries (Tibet, Mauritius, Myanmar, Iran and Burma) will be assessed on case by case basis.
Phone
0870 70 70 098
Email
[email protected]
GOV.uk – Domestic abuse: how to get help
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board
The role of the Board is to make sure that safeguarding arrangements in Birmingham work well to help protect adults with care and support needs from abuse and neglect.
Galop
Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. They specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. They are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what they do.
Refuge
Women’s Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Phone
0808 2000 247
Email
[email protected]
Online Live Chat
Refuge Online live chat
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
Phone
0808 801 0327
Email
[email protected]
Victim Support
Victim Support run services for victims and survivors of any abuse or crime, regardless of when it occurred or if the crime was reported to the police.
Phone
0808 1689 111
Online Live Chat
Victim Support Live Chat