Local and national support organisations for domestic and sexual abuse survivors

Find out about the organisations in Southwark and nationally that provide support if you're experiencing domestic and sexual abuse.

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Aaina Community Hub

The aim of this project is to work towards the empowerment and self-development of women through providing a drop in service and a programme of workshops and community-based courses.

Ashiana Network

Provide housing and support to black, minority, ethnic and refugee (BMER) women and girls experiencing domestic and sexual abuse. Ashiana runs three refuges; two specifically for women aged 16 to 25 fleeing forced marriage.

AWRC (Asian Women’s Resource Centre)

Specialist women’s organisation providing support services to black, Asian and minority ethnic women and children who have experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse.

Bede House Starfish Project

Offers advice and support to people affected by domestic abuse who are Southwark residents.

DeafHope

Supports deaf survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

FORWARD

The Foundation for Women’s Health, Research and Development (FORWARD) is an African Diaspora women's campaign and support charity. Their focus is the elimination of female genital mutilation (FGM) among African communities.

Halo Project

Provides advice and support to victims of ‘honour-based’ violence and forced marriage.

IMECE Women’s Centre

Women only organisation supporting BMER women, particularly Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot women to improve the quality of their lives. They assist women victims of Violence against Women and Girls through a wide range of services in a safe, secure and women only space.

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Karma Nirvana

A national helpline to support victims in immediate danger of forced marriage and HBV. Karma Nirvana also offers HBV training to professionals.

Latin American Women’s Rights Services (LAWRS)

LAWRS is a human rights, feminist organisation pursuing equal rights and social justice for all Latin American women and migrant women in the UK.

LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP)

The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic abuse who lives or works in London. The DAP is made up of four LGBT agencies that each provide different services for LGBT survivors of domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men's Advice Line UK

Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).

National Domestic Violence Helpline

The National Domestic Violence Helpline is a freephone 24 hour helpline (0808 2000 247) that provides advice and support to women and can refer them to emergency accommodation.  

Nia

Provides services for women, children and young people who have experienced gender-based abuse. This includes a specialist refuge for domestic abuse survivors who have problems with substance misuse.

Paladin

Paladin is a trauma-informed service established to assist high-risk victims of stalking in England and Wales.

Pecan Southwark Women’s Space

A women-only space offering advice and support on a range of issues including domestic abuse.

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Rape Crisis

Provides a national helpline and rape crisis centres to victims of rape and sexual assault.

Refuge - delivering the Southwark Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS)

Commissioned by Southwark Council to deliver its comprehensive community-based Domestic and Sexual Abuse support service to Southwark residents.

SOLACE Women’s Aid

A pan London-based charity providing accommodation and advice and support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

Somali Integration and Development Association

Female workers providing advice and support to Somali women residents in Southwark.

Southall Black Sisters

Support and advice to Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women who experience gender-related violence.

Tender

Promotes healthy relationships based on equality and respect. Using theatre and the arts, they engage young people in violence prevention. They work in schools, youth centres, pupil referral units, offices and healthcare settings.

Victim Support

Provides support and advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse in Southwark as part of the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) Pan London Domestic Abuse Service.

Women and Girls Network

Women and Girls Network’s Sexual Violence Helpline (0808 801 0770) offers free and confidential emotional support for anyone in London who self-identifies as a woman (aged 14+) and has been affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.  

Page last updated: 10 August 2023

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