Support
Below you will find details of local and national services to support victims, including children and perpetrators of domestic abuse.
In an emergency call 999
Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (HDAP)
HDAP is a group of local services and agencies working together to provide help and support for:
- victims and survivors of abuse
- children living with domestic abuse
- people who may be abusing or hurting someone
- professionals seeking advice
Stop Domestic Abuse Advice line: 03300 165 112
The advice line is available to anyone seeking advice, help, support or access to services. This includes victims and survivors, family and friends of someone experiencing abuse, and professionals.
Aurora New Dawn
Aurora New Dawn provides support for domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.
Aurora’s out of hours helpline: 5pm to 8am Monday to Friday and 24hrs over the weekend: 02394 216 816
PARAGON
PARAGON work with female victims and survivors of domestic abuse. The PARAGON works across Hampshire and offers practical and emotional support.
Tel: 0800 916 9878
Email: ParagonHants@theyoutrust.org.uk
Hampton Trust
The Hampton Trust provides interventions for families experiencing domestic abuse and rehabilitation programmes for perpetrators.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary provides advice about domestic abuse including what classes as domestic abuse, how to report it and how, under Clare’s Law, you can find out if a partner has a history of domestic violence or abuse.
In an emergency call: 999
For all non-emergencies call: 101
Hampshire Children’s Services
To report any welfare/safeguarding concerns, please complete the online enquiry form or telephone: 0300 555 1384
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline offers 24-hour advise on domestic abuse, your rights and options, and support for victims and survivors.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000247
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Chatbot
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – British Sign Language (BSL)
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. The Survivor’s Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with simple guidance on every aspect of seeking support.
I need help – information and support on domestic abuse
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis Centres provide frontline specialist, independent and confidential services for women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or sexual assault.
The Rape Crisis website also provides information for partners, family, friends and other people who are supporting a survivor of sexual violence.
Tel: 0808 802 9999
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana provides help and support for those experiencing Honour Based Abuse or facing a forced marriage.
National Honour Based Abuse Helpline: 0800 5999 247
Men’s Advice Line
The Men’s Advice Line provides information and support for male victims of domestic abuse.
The Information Hub was created to help find contacts to your local male victim’s domestic abuse service, access refuges / safe houses for male victims, and find a range of services offering specialised support for other areas of need including housing and homelessness, immigration, mental health and wider.
You can contact Men’s Advice Line by phone, email or webchat.
Freephone: 0808 8010327
ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative provide an information and signposting service for male victims of domestic abuse, across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers. They also produce a directory of local services.
Freephone: 0808 800 1170
Galop
Galop support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, including domestic abuse.
National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk
Respect
Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. Respect work with perpetrators of domestic abuse and young people who cause harm. They also deliver expert support to male victims of domestic abuse.
The Respect Phoneline is a confidential helpline, email and webchat service for domestic abuse perpetrators and those supporting them. They support men and women who are using abuse, in same-sex or heterosexual relationships.
Freephone: 0808 8024040
SignHealth
SignHealth provides a domestic abuse support service for deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL):
WhatsApp or Facetime: 07970 350366
Telephone: 020 3947 2601
Email: da@signhealth.org.uk