The Trials of Amanda Knox

Help and Support

How Tos

Monday 04 January 2010

Here are some support organisations for subjects arising from the programme content:

SAMM Abroad
www.sammabroad.org
Support for families, partners and friends in the UK who’s loved ones are the victims of murder or manslaughter abroad. Also an action group, working for change in the support received in the UK after a murder abroad.
Helpline: 0845 123 2384
Email: info@sammabroad.org

Support after Murder and Manslaughter or SAMM
http://www.samm.org.uk/
A self help group who offer understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter; calls are answered by someone who has suffered a similar tragedy.
Helpline: 0845 872 3440 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm)
Email: enquiries@samm.org.uk

Safe Travel
Articles on safe travel including gap year travel.
http://www.safetravel.co.uk/

Backpacking
Information on travelling safely in Europe.
http://backpacking-in-europe.com/backpacking-safety-europe/

Victim Supportline
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Providing help and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime; including a violent or sexual assault. It doesn't matter when the crime took place or what type of crime. If you do want to go to the police, they can help you deal with this and can accompany you at court.
Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 7pm, Bank Holiday 9am - 5pm)
Typetalk: 18001 0845 30 30 900 

Cruse Bereavement Care
http://www.cruse.org.uk/
Supporting all bereaved people, offering advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am-5pm)

Suzy Lamplugh Trust
www.suzylamplugh.org
If you’re an adult concerned about your safety in any situation, the Trust works to help people avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives.
Email: info@suzylamplugh.org

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
www.rasasc.co.uk
Offer support and information for anyone who has been raped or sexually abused, however long ago, as well as their partners, friends or family.
Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (lines open every day 12noon - 2.30pm & 7pm - 9.30pm)

Call Charge Information:
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher
0800/0808 – Free from a BT land line

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