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UK
& Ireland Women's Aid Groups
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Northern
Ireland Women's Aid Federation is
the Lead agency working to eliminate domestic violence. They provide
advice, emotional support and emergency accommodation for women and
children experiencing domestic violence. Visit their website to find a
local Women's Aid Group. |
24hour
helpline 0800 917 1414 |
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Belfast
Women's Aid
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(02890)
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Antrim
Women's Aid |
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Foyle
Women's Aid |
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Dublin
Women's Aid |
(00353)
1 874 5301 |
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National
Network of Women's Refuges and Support Services Ireland |
(00353)
46 49049 |
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Scottish
Women's Aid |
(0131)
4752372 Fax: (0131) 4752384 |
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Women's
Aid Federation England |
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0117) 944 4411 Fax: (0117) 924 1703 |
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North
Manchester Women's Aid |
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Sandwell
Women's Aid |
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Havant
Women's Aid |
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Southhampton
Women's Aid |
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Coventry
Haven |
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Harrogate
Women's Aid |
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Basildon
Women's Refuge |
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Welsh Women's
Aid |
Tel: 01970 612 748 |
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Counselling/Advice
for Men |
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Men's
Advisory Project provides
information, counselling and referral for abused men and men going
through separation. |
(02890)
241929 |
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The
Men's Project aims to increase awareness of the issues facing
men and boys in the North of Ireland and promote their social
inclusion. |
(02890)
90310891 |
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MOVE
( Ireland ) Domestic Violence
M.O.V.E. (Ireland) Men Overcoming Violence. There is
another way, a self help Group for men who use domestic violence. |
Dublin
8724357 Fax: 8735737 |
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Man2Man
Advice and information on male victims of domestic violence. |
Telephone:
02086989649 |
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Counselling/Advice
for Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered |
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Cara
Friend - gay and lesbian counselling (Belfast). |
GAY
HELPLINE (028) 9032 2023
Mon/Tue/Wed:7:30pm - 10pm
LESBIAN LINE (028)
9023 8668 Thurs: 7:30pm - 10pm |
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Foyle
Friend Information,
support and advocacy services for people who are lesbian, gay,
bi-sexual (Derry). |
028
71263120 helpline Thursday 7.30-10pm 02871264400 |
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Belfast
Butterfly Club:
A voluntary organisation founded in 1991 to provide
information, advice and support for transvestites, transsexuals, their
parents, families and friends. |
07885
430 408 |
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CoSo
- Coalition of Sexual Orientation works in close
conjunction with the Northern Ireland Equal Opportunities Commission
to ensure equality for the LGBTT community. |
(028)
9031 9030 |
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Rainbow
Project is a gay men's
sexual health organisation. It is a strong, youthful and dynamic
organisation. The group exists to improve the emotional, physical, and
mental health of gay men living in, working in, or visiting Northern
Ireland. |
(028)
9031 9030 |
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SOLA
- survivors of lesbian abuse -information, advice and support to
lesbians who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse in a
relationship (England). |
Helpline
Thursdays 7-9pm 0171 328 7389 |
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Counselling/Advice
for Men and Women
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Healthy
Relationships, addiction and relationships site |
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Rape
Crisis Centre |
1800
778 888 |
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Nexus
Institute provides
counselling and support to victims of sexual abuse |
(02890)
326803 |
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Victim
Support offers information
and support to victims of crime. |
(02890)
244039 |
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RELATE
and
Relate Teen counselling for people experiencing marital/relationship
problems. Counsellers receive training on domestic violence. |
(02890)
323454 |
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The
Samaritans provide a service
for lonely, despairing, suicidal people. |
24
hour helpline (02890) 664422 |
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Belfast
Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre |
(02890)
249696 |
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Citizen's
Advice Bureau (CAB)
provide a free, independent, impartial and confidential service on
social security, housing, employment, debt, legal, consumer and a range
of other issues associated with domestic violence. |
(02890)
231120 |
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On Divorce -
a point of reference for all those facing a break up in their relationship: |
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Solo -
Irish lone parents website aimed at people bringing up their children on
their own. |
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Accord
Catholic Marriage Care Service Northern Ireland -
Counselling and Marriage Preparation. Has offices in
Belfast, Ballymena, Downpatrick, Derry, Newry, Omagh, Enniskillen,
Armagh, Maghera |
(02890)
233002
Fax - (02890) 328113
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Counselling
Advice for Children and Young People
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Barnardos
Domestic Violence Project - Simpson Family Resource Centre |
(028)
91271538 |
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Childcare
Northern Ireland provide
high level intermediary policy, membership and training service for the
voluntary child care sector operating in the areas of training
information and policy. |
(02890)
234499 |
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NSPCC
-Child Protection Helpline |
0900
900 500 |
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Children's
Law Centre Helping young people, their parents and professionals
work with and understand laws which affect children. |
028
90245704 |
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Northern
Ireland Women's Aid Refuges |
24
hour helpline 0800 917 1414 |
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Northern
Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) provide
temporary and permanent accommodation. Staff can advise those who
are experiencing domestic violence with housing advice and arrange
temporary accommodation if necessary. |
See
Yellow pages for Local Office |
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Homeless
Advice Centre offers advice on
homelessness and emergency accommodation |
(02890)
317000 |
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Simon
Community provides 24 hour
support and accommodation with subsequent resettlement assistance for
homeless individuals and those threatened with homelessness |
(02890)
232882 |
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| Government
Agencies |
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Police
Service Northern Ireland (PSNI)
have experienced Domestic Violence Officers who can provide support and
advice to victims of domestic violence. |
999
or (02890) 650222 and for local Domestic Violence Officer |
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Probation
Board Northern Ireland (PBNI)
is committed to developing services which help perpetrators of domestic
violence to stop their violent behaviour and assistance will be given to
help victims access relevant services provided by other agencies. |
(02890)
262400 |
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Social
Security Agency.
If there is a breakdown in a
relationship as a result of domestic violence, financial help may be
available by way of Income Support/Jobseekers Allowance depending on
individual circumstances. Help is also available from the Social
Fund by way of a grant or loan. Information and advice on all
Social security benefits is also available. |
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Yellow pages for Local Office |
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Department
of Health & Social Services (DHSS)
The aim of the statutory health and Social Services agencies is to
promote the welfare of women and children. Social workers can give
advice, support and practical help, as well as advising on various
options available. |
See
Yellow pages for Local Office |
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The
Law Centre can offer advice on
legal issues surrounding domestic violence. |
(02890)
244401 |
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The
Northern Ireland Office |
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Northern
Ireland Court Service |
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Northern
Ireland Research & Statistics Agency |
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Domestic
Violence
Home Office Government Policy Around Domestic Violence
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The
Child Support Agency
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| Domestic
Violence International |
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Zero Tolerance - Domestic violence campaigning group |
(0131)
221 9505 |
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Domestic Violence Intervention Project |
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European Campaign Against Violence Against Women |
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Domestic Violence Data Source |
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WAVE
Women Against Violence Europe (WAVE) is the European network of
non-governmental women's organisations working to combat violence
against women and children. |
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Feminist
Internet
Gateway
also
contains
link to
Violence
against
Women
gateway. |
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Austrailian Domestic Violence Clearing House |
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Model Domestic Violence Policy |
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www.hotpeachpages.net worldwide list of agencies which may provide
help around domestic violence issues. |
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www.womensrefuge.org.nz the National
Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc., the umbrella
organisation of 51 Women's Refuges around Aotearoa/ New Zealand. |
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heart-2-heart.ca
Heart 2 Heart is a non-profit
d-base for abused men and women. |
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USA Domestic Abuse Help at
www.domesticabusehelp.com |
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www.powa.co.za
People Against Women Abuse is an NGO based in South Africa. |
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Domestic Violence Forums |
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Rossendale
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Guernsey
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Nottinghamshire
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Newcastle
Domestic Violence Forum |
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East
Herts Domestic Violence Forum |
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The
South West Glasgow Domestic Violence Forum |
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Cheshire
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Peterborough
Domestic Violence Forum |
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MK
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Reading
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Kingston
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Camden
Domestic Violence Forum |
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The Northern Circuit
Domestic Violence Group |
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Darlington
Domestic Violence Forum |
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Other
Useful Organisations |
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On
divorce
a point of reference for all those facing a break up in their
relationship
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Telephone
Helplines Association |
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netmums.com/belfast,
is a website run on a voluntary basis by local mums which aims to
bring together all the information collected over the years by local
experienced mothers and make it available for all local mums in the
Belfast area and beyond.
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The
Survivors' Directory
is an essential tool for all agencies working with survivors of
sexual, physical and mental abuse |
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Northern
Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) |
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Tel:
(028) 9087777 |
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Justice For Women
is a feminist organisation that supports and campaigns for women who
have fought back against or killed violent/abusive male
partners.
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The Ulster
Community Investment Trust (UCIT)
is a 'Not for profit' organisation which provides loan facilities,
free financial support and mentoring to groups within the community
economic development sector.
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The
Women's Health Council is a statutory body responsible for
advising the Government on women's health issues.
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