Expert risk assessments of parents where violence or abuse within the family is a concern
USEFUL CONTACTS AND LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Women's Aid. Tel 0808 2000 247
Advice and support for women in abusive relationships
www.womensaid.org.uk
Southall Black Sisters. Tel 020 8571 9595
Advice, information and emotional support for black and Asian women
www.southallblacksisters.org.uk
Rights of Women. Tel 020 7251 6577
Telephone legal advice service for women, offering advice and information on sexual violence and harassment and employment rights, relationship breakdown and arrangements for any children, lesbian parenting, domestic violence. Can provide referrals to sympathetic women solicitors.
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Men's Advice Line. Tel 0808 801 0327
Advice and support for men in abusive relationships
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Broken Rainbow. Tel 0845 260 5560
Support for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people suffering domestic violence throughout UK
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Respect. Tel 020 7549 0578
Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Their key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.
The Respect Phoneline is an information and advice line for people who are concerned about their behaviour towards their partners.
www.respect.uk.net
Ahimsa. Tel 01752 213535
Ahimsa (charity) provides domestic violence perpetrator programmes for men who live in the Plymouth and support services for their partners.
www.ahimsa.org.uk