Where to get help if you are a victim of abuse

There is help and support for victims of abuse. Support is available in Welsh and english and a lot of the time it’s there 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 999, but there are a number of support agencies there to help:

LIVE FEAR FREE HELPLINE – 24-HOUR SUPPORT

Confidential support and information for anyone experiencing sexual violence, domestic abuse or violence against women in Wales and for family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Phone support available in Welsh, English and any other languages.

■ Freephone: 0808 8010800

■ Typetalk: 1800108088010800

■ Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales

■ Text support 24/7: 078600 77 333

■ Live chat 24hrs: www.livefearfree.gov.wales

BAWSO 24-HOUR HELPLINE

Providing specialist services for BME communities.

■ T: 0800 731 8147. Website: bawso.org.uk

SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST NATIONAL STALKING HELPLINE

Advice and help if you are a victim of stalking. ■ Freephone: 0808 802 0300

REFUGE

The charity runs a 24-hour national domestic abuse helpline

■ Freephone: 0808 2000 247

NSPCC FGM HELPLINE

Call the FGM helpline if you’re worried a child is at risk of, or has had, FGM.

■ T: 0800 028 3550. Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org. uk

FORCED MARRIAGE UNIT HELPLINE

Advice and support to victims of forced marriage. ■ T: 020 7008 0151

MODERN SLAVERY HELPLINE

To report a suspicion, get help or seek advice or information.

■ T: 0800 0121 700. Website: modernslaveryhelpline.org

RESPECT PHONELINE

For anyone concerned about their violence and/ or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.

■ T: 0808 802 4040. Email: info@ respectphoneline.org.uk Website: respectphoneline.org.uk

NSPCC HELPLINE

The NSPCC helpline is staffed by trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support to adults with a child welfare concern. Adult victims of non-recent abuse can also get in touch for support.

■ T: 0800 800 5000. Email: help@nspcc.org.uk Website: nspcc.org.uk

NSPCC’S CHILDLINE SERVICE

Children and young people can contact Childline 365 days a year about anything that may be worrying them no matter how big or small it may seem.

■ T: 0800 1111. Website: childline.org.uk