Domestic violence
Are you or someone you care about involved in an abusive relationship? Abusive relationships can involve an imbalance of power and control.
Abusers can use threats, intimidation, hurtful words and violence.
COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown has resulted in an increase of domestic violence incidents.
The organisations highlighted in this section can offer survivors confidential advice, guidance and support. There are also resources available for abusers who want to change.
Cavell Nurses' Trust
What is it?
Cavell Nurses’ Trust is the charity supporting UK nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, both working and retired, when they’re suffering personal or financial hardship often due to illness, disability, older age, domestic abuse and the impact of the coronavirus.
From simple, essential support like money to repair a broken cooker or boiler, to vital life-changing aid like helping a family flee their home due to domestic abuse, Cavell Nurses’ Trust is here to help. The numbers seeking our help increase year on year so it’s clear there’s a need for nursing professionals to access our support.
Type of resource
Support for nurses and midwives
Helpguide.org
What is it?
Millions of readers rely on HelpGuide for free, evidence-based resources.
Type of resource
Non-profit providing information
Refuge: support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse
What is it?
At Refuge, we support thousands of women and children who turn to us when they’re trying to escape domestic abuse. We believe that everybody has the right to a life free from violence. Our professional staff are highly trained to work with everyone experiencing domestic abuse, including heterosexual, gay, bisexual and transgender men.
Supporting those who have experienced violence and abuse is at the core of everything we do. No matter what your experience – domestic violence, sexual violence, ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, FGM, human trafficking or modern slavery – we are here to support you.
We run a range of specialist services to help survivors access safety and rebuild their lives. We understand each person’s circumstances and needs are different and that survivors need different services at different times. Our expert staff work closely, and confidentially, with every individual to develop a bespoke support plan. If a woman is not sure what service she wants or needs, Refuge will support her to explore her options.
Type of resource
Information & support
Respect: support for perpetrators
What is it?
The national association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services.
Respect is a pioneering UK domestic abuse organisation leading the development of safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims and young people using violence in their close relationships.
Type of resource
Information & support
Women's Aid
What is it? Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Type of resource
Information & support
Know of other resources or organisations related to Domestic Violence not on our list, that should be? Email us at communications@c3health.org.
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