Sexual Abuse - Domestic Violence
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General information
Click on the following link - National Campaign to raise awareness of The Silent System Solution.
The Silent Solution system enables a 999 mobile phone caller who is too scared to make a noise, or speak, to press 55 when prompted – to inform police they are in a genuine emergency.
Clare’s Law
The right to know if your partner has an abusive past.
Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse.
Under Clare’s Law, you have the right to:
-Make an application to the police requesting information about your current or ex-partner, because you are worried they may have been abusive in the past and believe they may pose a risk to you in future.
-Request information from the police about the current or ex-partner of a close friend, neighbour or family member, because you are concerned that they might be at risk of domestic abuse in future.
This is called the ‘right to ask.’ You have a right to ask the police no matter if your enquiry relates to a heterosexual or same-sex relationship, as long as you are aged 16 or older. You also have the right to ask about a partner regardless of your (or your neighbour, friend or family member’s) gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or other characteristics.
You also have the ‘right to know’. This means that if police checks show that your current or ex-partner has a record of violent or abusive behaviour, and they believe you may be at risk, they may decide to proactively share that information with you. If you’re worried that your current or former partner has been abusive or violent in the past, Clare’s Law was created to formally give you the right to find out.
Safe to talk
Click on the following link - https://www.safetotalk.org.uk/. Call helpline number - 0800 111 4998 (8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday; 10am - 1pm Saturday - Sunday) OR contact online here.
Coventry based help and information if you’re experiencing domestic abuse, worried about someone who is or you’re worried about your own behaviour within your relationship.
If in Danger
If you need a safe haven and do not wish to be found, remember that Taxis can be traced. So, the advice is to take a taxi to the Train or Tube station or to the Police station and go inside for safety. You are less likely to be traced further from these places. If you cannot take important documents with you, photograph them, copy or note down all reference numbers of your Passport, Driving Licence, Birth and Marriage certificates, UK residency status, NI no. NHS no. Welfare Benefits paperwork and all documents relating to children that you have, including their UK Red Books. These numbers and or documents prove your identity and entitlement both to assistance and to your children. Take a mobile phone and charger and erase any telephone or online clue to your destination.
NHS live well
Click on the following NHS link : NHS Live Well. for help after rape and sexual assault.
This link shows many points of help and information for victims, their relatives and friends.
Rape Crisis
Visit Rape Crisis. Get support for anyone 16+ regardless of when rape occurred. Call the 24/7 support line 0808 500 2222 24/7 or use the online chat. For a local rape crisis centre use the search button.
Safe Line
Visit Safe Line. This is not a crisis service but local and national online, face to face 1:1 counselling and telephone counselling for both male and female survivors. Call 01926 402 498.
Women’s Aid
Visit Women's Aid, click online tabs for information support and help. Click ‘Chat To Us’ or Email helpline@womansaid.org.uk.
Search Rail to Refuge or visit Rail to Refuge: impact briefing - Women’s Aid (womensaid.org.uk) Rail to Refuge which offers free train travel to women, children and men fleeing domestic abuse, who have been given an offer of a place in refuge. When a place at a refuge is confirmed the refuge will access the ticket.
For local help visit Women's Aid Domestic Abuse Directory.
Refuge
Visit Refuge to get help for women and their children fleeing an abuser. Call 0808 2000 247 for 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse helpline or visit National Domestic Abuse Helpline to access live chat and information.
Roshni Birmingham
Visit Roshni Birmingham supporting black and minority communities in domestic abuse, forced marriage and honour-based abuse. Helpline 0800 953 9777 for 24 hour multilingual service.
Muslim Women’s Network
Visit MWN Helpline for National faith and culturally sensitive helpline. Service includes men and boys at risk of forced marriage. Call 0800 999 5786 on weekdays or Text 07415 206 936, email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk.
Warwickshire Domestic Abuse
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/domesticabuse Help and support service for women, and children living in Warwickshire experiencing domestic abuse. Call 0800 408 1552 email DVSW@refuge.org.uk Links to other support services and organisations.
Jewish Women’s Aid
Visit Jewish Women's Aid, supporting Jewish women and girls of 16- 24 years old [14+ in London]. Call domestic abuse and sexual violence helpline on 0808 801 0500, use the jwa.org.uk/webchat or email: advice@jwa.org.uk. Call 0208 445 8060 option 1 for confidential support.
Halo Project
Visit Halo Project supporting victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM. Call 01642 683 045 weekdays, chat online or email: info@haloproject.org.uk.
Galop
Visit Galop supporting LGBT people suffering domestic abuse or violence. Call 0800 999 5428, email help@galop.org.uk or use the web chat.
Services for women 18+ with FGM.
Visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/national-fgm-support-clinics/
Scroll down for a local clinic. For Birmingham call 07989 209 483 or email swbh.summerfieldfgm@nhs.net
If under 18, please use the paediatric service at University College London Hospitals. Email UCLH.paediatricsafeguarding@nhs.net for an appointment.
Rosasupport.org
Visit www.rosasupport.org Call the helpline on 01788 551 151 or Email support@rosasupport.org Rugby based.
Support for survivors of rape, assault, CSE, FGM and trafficking.
Sikh Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Charity
Visit sikhwomensaid.org.uk
Empowering victims to take control of their own lives, especially those with language barriers.
Email info@sikhwomensaid.co.uk submit the online form or call 0333 090 1220
Talk to Someone
https://talk2someone.org.uk Warwickshire based help and support for various forms of abuse. Select tabs for information. Helpline 0800 408 1552
Coventry Haven
Visit www.coventryhaven.co.uk Freeing women and children from domestic abuse. Call SafeToTalk helpline 0800 111 4998 or email info@coventryhaven.co.uk
Bright Sky
Bright Sky: You are not alone: practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse. (bright-sky.org) Bright Sky offer a wide ranging Directory of services online and is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. The app is also available to use in Polish, Punjabi and Urdu.
Cohort 4
www.cohort4.org.uk Run by women for women with complex needs. Mentoring and support networks in N. Warwickshire Call 0300 302 0484 or email info@cohort4.org.uk
Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Visit Home - CRASAC - Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre for specialist support for all who have been impacted by rape or sexual violence, by any means and at any time in their lives. Call 024 7627 7777 or contact them by the online form.
The Maggie Oliver Foundation - Helping Survivors of Abuse
A UK based charity set up to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse, transform their pain into power and fight for justice, so they can move on with their lives. Visit https://www.themaggieoliverfoundation.com/ to know about their services and/or contact them here for help.
Clare’s Law
The right to know if your partner has an abusive past.
Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse.
Under Clare’s Law, you have the right to:
-Make an application to the police requesting information about your current or ex-partner, because you are worried they may have been abusive in the past and believe they may pose a risk to you in future.
-Request information from the police about the current or ex-partner of a close friend, neighbour or family member, because you are concerned that they might be at risk of domestic abuse in future.
This is called the ‘right to ask.’ You have a right to ask the police no matter if your enquiry relates to a heterosexual or same-sex relationship, as long as you are aged 16 or older. You also have the right to ask about a partner regardless of your (or your neighbour, friend or family member’s) gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or other characteristics.
You also have the ‘right to know’. This means that if police checks show that your current or ex-partner has a record of violent or abusive behaviour, and they believe you may be at risk, they may decide to proactively share that information with you. If you’re worried that your current or former partner has been abusive or violent in the past, Clare’s Law was created to formally give you the right to find out.