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Rape 

Rape Crisis – England and Wales
http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Supporting anyone affected by rape and sexual violence, with online details of Rape Crisis Centre locations.
Helpline: 0808 500 2222 (lines open 24 hours, every day) 
Web Chat (available 24 hours, every day) 

Rape Crisis Scotland
http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Supporting anyone in Scotland affected by rape and sexual violence.
Helpline: 08088 010302 (lines open 5pm – 12 midnight)
Email: support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Live Fear Free
https://gov.wales/live-fear-free
Welsh Women’s Aid helpline for those suffering with domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (lines open 24 hours a day, every day)
Live chat: online 24 hours every day.

Rape Crisis Network Ireland
http://www.rcni.ie
Supporting anyone in Northern Ireland affected by rape and sexual violence

National Male Survivors Helpline
National Male Helpline: 0808 800 5005
Young People’s Helpline: 0808 800 5007
(Opening hours for both helplines Monday - Friday 9am – 8pm, Weekend 10am – 2pm)

The Survivors Trust
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
Find support in your area for victims and survivors of sexual violence.
Helpline: 08088 010 818 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 12.30pm, 1.30pm – 5.30pm, Monday – Thursday 6pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm, Sunday 5pm - 8pm)
Live Chat: (Online Monday – Thursday 1.30pm – 30m, 6pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm, Sunday 5pm – 8pm)
Live Chat: (Online Monday – Thursday 6pm – 8pm, Sunday 5pm – 8pm)

Enough    
https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/
Enabling everyone to help keep women and girls safe. Information and resources for anyone who sees, is the victim or is the perpetrator of any form of abuse against women and girls. 

Safeline
http://www.safeline.org.uk/ 
Support for men, women and young people affected by rape and abuse.

Survivors UK
http://www.survivorsuk.org
Survivors UK support men who have been raped or sexually abused, no matter when the abuse happened. Also support men coping with the abuse of someone close to them.
Email: info@survivorsuk.org
Online Helpline: via website (Monday to Sunday 12pm – 8pm)

Professional Footballers Association – Survivor Support Advocate (SSA)
https://www.thepfa.com/players/wellbeing/survivor-support-advocate
Confidential support for survivors of non-current football related abuse.
Advocate Line: 0800 368 8389 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: supportadvocate@thepfa.com

The Mix
http://www.themix.org.uk
Offers support via helpline, email and confidential 1-2-1 chat to young people - up to age 25.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (lines open Monday – Saturday 4pm – 11pm)
1-2-1 webchat  (Monday – Saturday 4pm - 11pm)
Email: help@themix.org.uk

Victim Support
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Support for anyone affected by any crime or assault, regardless of whether or not the police are contacted.
Helpline: 0808 16 89 111 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk.

Rights of Women
http://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/
Providing legal advice to women who have been raped or sexual assaulted, with a free booklet available to download online called ‘Report to Court’
Advice Line: 0207 251 8887 (lines open Tuesday 2pm – 4pm, Thursday evening 7pm – 9pm)

Beyond The Streets
https://beyondthestreets.org.uk/
Work with women facing exploitation on the streets. Helping women to be safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
Message line: 0800 133 7870 at anytime - leave message, name and mobile number for a call back.

STOPSO
http://www.stopso.org.uk/
Working to prevent harmful sexual behaviour through therapy. For anyone concerned about their behaviour or someone else’s.

EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia)
https://each.education/
Support for adults and young people affected by homophobic or transphobic bullying.
Action Line: For young people – 0808 1000 143 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am-4pm)

Upskirting
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/upskirting-know-your-rights
Information on the crime of upskirting and your rights as a victim.

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines open 24 hours - member of language line for access to interpreters for non-English speaking callers)

Women’s Aid
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Supporting women who experience physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home.

Refuge
https://www.refuge.org.uk/
Supporting  women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear.

Scottish Women’s Aid
http://www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk/
Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (lines open 24 hours)

Live Fear Free
https://gov.wales/live-fear-free
Welsh Women’s Aid helpline for those suffering with domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (lines open 24 hours)
Live chat: online 24 hours every day.

Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland
http://www.womensaidni.org/
Support for women and men affected by domestic or sexual violence.
Helpline: 0808 802 1414 (lines open 24 hours)

Respect Men’s Advice Line
http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Providing support to men subjected to violence from partners or ex-partners.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm) 
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Webchat: (online Wednesday 10 -11.30am, 2.30 – 4pm) 

Children and Domestic Violence
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/domestic-abuse/
NSPCC  information and support on domestic abuse or violence and affected children.
If you’re concerned for the safety or welfare of a child, call:
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

National Centre for Domestic Violence
http://www.ncdv.org.uk
Free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Helpline : 0800 970 2070 (lines open 24 hours)
Text: NCDV to 60777 for a call back

Hestia & Bright Sky
https://www.hestia.org/brightsky
Free app & website with practical support on how to respond to domestic abuse. 
For domestic abuse refuge information in London and the south -east call:
Refuge Referral Line: 0808 169 9975 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm)

Mankind
http://www.mankind.org.uk
Mankind offer support to male victims of domestic abuse and violence.
Helpline: 01823 334244 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)

Hourglass
https://wearehourglass.org/
Calling time on the harm & abuse of older people. Information & support for older people or anyone concerned that an older person is at risk.
Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (lines open 24 hours)
Text: 07860 052 906
Email: helpline@wearehourglass.org

Coercive Control
http://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-information/violence-against-women-and-international-law/coercive-control-and-the-law/
Information on Coercive control, which is when a person with whom you are personally connected, repeatedly behaves in a way which makes you feel controlled, dependent, isolated or scared.

Galop
http://www.galop.org.uk/
Galop support lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (lines open Monday - Thursday 10am – 8.30pm, Friday 10am – 4.30pm) 
Online chat: (Monday - Thursday 10am – 8.30pm, Friday 10am – 4.30pm)
 Email: help@galop.org.uk

Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO) 
http://ikwro.org.uk/
Advice and support to Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who are facing Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, “Honour” Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Domestic Violence. Advice in Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Pashto and English and a free counselling service in Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic and English.

Southall Black Sisters
http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/
Advice and support services for minority ethnic women, on gender-related issues, such as forced marriage, honour killings and the criminal justice, immigration and asylum systems.

Muslim Women’s Network – MWN Helpline
http://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/
Information, support to Asian and Muslim women and girls from diverse ethnic / faith backgrounds who are suffering from or at risk of abuse or facing problems on a range of issues.
Helpline: 0800 999 5786 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Text: 07415 206 936 (Text at any time, replies Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk

AAFDA 
https://aafda.org.uk
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse – AAFDA provide emotional, practical and specialist support for those left behind after fatal domestic abuse.

Forced Marriage

Karma Nirvana
http://www.karmanirvana.org.uk/
Support for victims of honour crime and forced marriage.
Helpline: 0800 5999 247 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am- 5pm)

Forced Marriage Unit
https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
Support information for forced marriage.
Helpline: 020 7008 0151 (lines open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm)
Email: fmu@fco.gov.uk

Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO) 
http://ikwro.org.uk/
Advice and support to Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who are facing Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, “Honour” Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Domestic Violence. Advice in Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Pashto and English and a free counseling service in Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic and English.

Southall Black Sisters
http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/
Advice and support services for minority ethnic women on gender-related issues, such as forced marriage, honour killings and the criminal justice, immigration and asylum systems.

Freedom Charity
http://www.freedomcharity.org.uk/
Support information for children and young people at risk of violent crime, dishonour-based violence and forced marriages.

Trafficking , Slavery and Exploitation

Modern Slavery Helpline
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/
Help for yourself, or someone who may be a victim of slavery or exploitation, call in confidence.
Helpline: 08000 121 700 (lines open 24 hours)

Salvation Army – Modern Slavery
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/human-trafficking
Providing support services for adult victims of trafficking and modern slavery.
Referral Line (England and Wales only): 0800 808 3733 (lines open 24 hours)

Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO) 
http://ikwro.org.uk/
Advice and support to Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls living in the UK who are facing Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, “Honour” Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Domestic Violence. Advice in Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Pashto and English and a free counseling service in Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic and English.

Southall Black Sisters
http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/
Advice and support services for minority ethnic women on gender-related issues, such as forced marriage, honour killings and the criminal justice, immigration and asylum systems.

Women and Girls Network
http://www.wgn.org.uk/
Counselling and support for women trafficked into the sex industry.
Helpline: 0808 801 0660 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Wednesday 6pm – 9pm)

Unseen UK
http://www.unseenuk.org/
Raising awareness of trafficking and modern slavery as well as supporting survivors.
Email: info@unseenuk.org

The Helen Bamber Foundation
http://www.helenbamber.org/
Working with survivors of torture, wars, genocides, sex trafficking, slavery and extreme domestic violence; plus gender and sexuality-based persecution.

Revenge Porn Helpline
http://www.revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Support for anyone affected by sexually explicit material posted online without consent.
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk

Barnardo’s
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/cse
Supporting young people who suffer from sexual exploitation.

End Child Prostitution and Trafficking - ECPAT UK
http://www.ecpat.org.uk/
Campaigning to end child sex tourism and trafficking.

Equality Advisory & Support Service –EASS
http://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/ (opens in a new window)
Offering assistance and advice on equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales.
Helpline : 0808 800 0082 ( lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm)
Text: 0808 800 0084

FGM-Female Genital Mutilation

NSPCC – FGM
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/fgm 
Offering support advice for anyone concerned about female genital mutilation (FGM); the NSPCC provide an anonymous helpline.
Telephone: 0800 028 3550 (lines open Monday – Friday 8am – 10pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 6pm)
Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk

Muslim Women’s Network – MWN Helpline
http://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/issuesstep2.php?id=16
Information, support to Asian and Muslim women and girls from diverse ethnic / faith backgrounds.
Helpline: 0800 999 5786 (lines open Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Text: 07415 206 936 (Text at any time, replies Monday – Friday 10am -4pm)
Email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk

NHS – FGM
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/female-genital-mutilation/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Information on the illegal practise of  FGM.

Forward
http://www.forwarduk.org.uk
Provide help, information and support to anyone affected by FGM ( Female Genital Mutilation), including those who fear they or a girl they know may be at risk.

End FGM
http://www.endfgm.eu/
An Amnesty International project run with European organisations to place FGM high on the EU Agenda.