Domestic Abuse

The following organisations can help you by providing information, resources, advice, services, peer support and telephone and chat help lines:

Women's Aid - working against domestic abuse until women and children are safe

Refuge - supporting those who have experienced abuse

NIDAS - supporting women and their families to stay safe and grow happy healthy relationships

JUNO Women's Aid - supporting women, teens and children in Ashfield

Respect - help for men who are a victim of domestic abuse

Equation - Help for men, women, LGBTQ+, teens and children in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

WOMEN'S AID

Working together against domestic abuse until women and children are safe. Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation they provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

The Survivors Handbook - looking for support but don't know where to start? The Survivor’s Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with simple guidance on every aspect of seeking support. The handbook is available in alternative formats, including translations, audio recordings and more.

The website also includes sections on:

Women's Aid also has a useful section providing links to other help. Please click HERE to find out more.

REFUGE

Refuge supports those who have experienced abuse, they mainly support women and children, but their community services also extend to men.

Information if you need practical help or support on the following issues:

Contact the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247.

NIDAS - Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services

NIDAS supports women and their families with all aspects of domestic abuse. They support women and their families to stay safe, grow their self-esteem and go on to build happy, healthy relationships. Their team works in a kind, caring and non-judgemental way, providing personalised support for as long as it is needed.

NIDAS offers a Children's Outreach Service for children aged 5 to 11, a Teen Outreach Service, for children and young people aged 12 to 25, and a Family Service. Click HERE to find out more.

For women affected by domestic abuse in Mansfield and Ashfield area, call the NIDAS advice line on 01623 683 250. Opening hours – Monday to Thursday from 9:00am – 17:00pm, Friday from 9:00am – 16:30pm.

JUNO WOMEN'S AID

Juno Women’s Aid Nottingham & Nottinghamshire supports and empowers women, children and teenagers to live free from abuse.

Juno Women’s Aid is the largest domestic abuse organisation in Nottingham and one of the largest in the UK. They work with women, children, and teens who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.

They run a wide range of services including the 24-hour Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Freephone Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline. This is where you can speak to one of their specialist trained female support workers 365 days a year.

They also provide:

RESPECT - Helpline for Men

The Helpline for men and anyone who identifies as trans, who is a victim of domestic abuse. Click on the video clip below to find out what to expect when you call their service.

As well as their helpline, Respect runs an Information Hub which was created to help men to find contacts to your local male victim’s domestic abuse service. This includes access refuges / safe houses for male victims, and a range of services offering specialised support for other areas of need, including housing and homelessness, immigration, mental health and wider. Click HERE to find out more.

EQUATION

Equation’s goal is for everyone to have equal, healthy relationships, in a society free from domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.

Working primarily in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Equation is a specialist charity with expertise to work with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.  They ensure survivors get the most effective support to create space for action by facilitating a co-ordinated approach across the sector and providing practical tools and guidance to support survivors.  We also work to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence by raising awareness and educating people about equal and healthy relationships.  Click on each of the links below to find out more:

Domestic Abuse

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Ashfield Voluntary Action