This guide is for individuals experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, honour-based abuse, addiction-related harm, and for family members, friends, or professionals seeking support. Services include confidential advice, safety planning, counselling, advocacy, refuge access, and emotional support across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and the UK.
Domestic Abuse & Victim Support Resource Guide
Domestic Abuse & Victim Support Resource Guide
Jewish Women’s Aid
1
Domestic abuse support for Jewish women & children.
Phone: 0808 8010500 | Email: info@jwa.org.uk | www.jwa.org.uk
Aanchal Women’s Aid
2
Support for South Asian women experiencing abuse.
Phone: 01323 635 999 | Email: info@aanchal.org.uk | www.aanchal.org.uk
Ashiana Network
3
Specialist refuge & advocacy for BME women. Phone: 020 8539 0427 |
Email: info@ashiana.org.uk | www.ashiana.org.uk
Southall Black Sisters
4
Support for Black & minoritised women. Phone: 020 8571 9595 | Email:
info@southallblacksisters.org.uk | www.southallblacksisters.org.uk
Sistah Space
5
Specialist support for African & Caribbean heritage women.
Phone: 07950 958827 | Email: info@sistahspace.org | www.sistahspace.org
Latin American Women’s Aid
6
Refuge & advocacy for Latin American women.
Phone: 020 7275 0321 | Email: info@lawadv.org.uk | www.lawadv.org.uk
Muslim Women’s Network UK
7
Muslim Women’s Network UK – Culturally sensitive advice & support.
Phone: 0800 999 5786 |
Email: info@mwnuk.co.uk | www.mwnuk.co.uk
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Local & Regional Support – Leicester / Leicestershire / Rutland
UAVA (FreeVA)
1
For anyone affected by domestic or sexual abuse. Phone: 0808 802 0028 |
Text: 07715 994 962 | Email: info@uava.org.uk | www.freeva.org.uk
Victim First
2
Free independent support for victims/witnesses of crime. Phone: 0800 953 9595 |
Email: support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk | www.victimfirst.org
Women’s Aid
3
Domestic abuse support & refuge access. Local: 0116 283 2225 |
National: 0808 2000 247 | www.womensaid.org.uk
Juniper Lodge
4
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (adults). Phone: 0116 273 3330 | Email:
juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
Leicester Rape Crisis (Jasmine House)
5
Support for women & girls affected by rape. Phone:
0116 255 8852 | Email: admin@jasminehouse.org.uk | www.jasminehouse.org.uk
First Step Leicester
6
Support for male survivors of sexual abuse. Phone: 0116 254 8535 |
Email: contact@firststepleicester.org.uk | www.firststepleicester.org.uk
Panahghar
7
Multi-lingual BME specialist refuge & advocacy. 24/7 Helpline: 0800 055 6519 |
www.panahghar.org
Zinthiya Trust
8
A Leicester-based charity supporting women and families affected by abuse, poverty, money, debt and energy issues. Phone: 0116 254 516 Email: zinthiya.trust@gmail.com Website: https://www.zinthiyatrust.org/
Womentum CIC
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Community Interest Company focused on women’s wellbeing, empowerment, peer support and resilience building Phone (mobile): 07861 6398 Email: womentumcic@yahoo.com Website: www.womentumcic.com
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UK National Domestic Abuse & Victim Support
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
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24/7 support for survivors. Phone: 0808 2000
247 | www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Victim Support
2
24/7 support for any victim of crime. Phone: 0808 16 89 111 |
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Rape Crisis England & Wales
3
Sexual violence support. Phone: 0808 802 9999 |
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
mens advice line
4
Support for male victims of domestic abuse. Phone: 0808 801 0327 |
Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk | www.mensadviceline.org.uk
ManKind Initiative
5
Support for male domestic abuse victims. Phone: 01823 334244 | Email:
admin@mankind.org.uk | www.mankind.org.uk
Karma Nirvana
6
Honour-based abuse & forced marriage support. Phone: 0800 5999 247 |
Email: support@karmanirvana.org.uk | www.karmanirvana.org.uk
Galop
7
LGBTQ+ domestic abuse helpline. Phone: 0800 999 5428 | Email: info@galop.org.uk |
www.galop.org.uk