Social welfare Charities That specialise in Abuse

Ashiana has over thirty years' experience of working with Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic & Refugee (BAMER) adults, children & young people fleeing domestic & sexual abuse, forced marriage, human trafficking, gang violence & 'honour'-based violence. Ashiana offers safe accommodation & floating support to women & children, support & services for trafficked men & women in the UK on an outreach basis.

Support to families and individuals who have experienced separation, divorce or domestic abuse or who have associated needs.

LFF provides a unique set of services which enhance community protection against child sexual abuse. Our preventative work includes awareness raising and education. Our specialist staff assess risk, advise on case management and provide evidence based intervention programmes. LFF is the only UK-wide child protection charity dedicated solely to reducing the risk of children being sexually abused.

TO (1) RELIEVE THE TRAUMA (WHETHER PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL) OF PERSONS/ THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF (a) RAPE, OTHER SEXUAL ASSAULT OR ABUSE; or (b) PHYSICAL ASSAULT OR PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL ABUSE OF ANY KIND; AND (2) PROMOTE/ PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN RELATION TO COUNSELLING AND THE TRAUMAS SET OUT ABOVE AND THEIR EFFECT UPON WOMEN/MEN/CHILDREN.

Providing supported accommodation to homeless and vulnerable people, a homelessness resource centre, private sector access scheme, employability support, the provision of affordable housing, family support services and support for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change provide a range of services in support of safe, healthy and happy relationships. These include: - counselling for children, young people, individual adults, couples and families- domestic abuse prevention programmes for perpetrators - mediation and separation services- community volunteering projects- partnership relationship-focussed projects

Provides Wales wide services including the provision of temporary accommodation for all victims of abuse, violence and exploitation. Specialises in providing services for people from black and minority ethnic communities and their children, who have suffered from or at risk of Domestic Abuse, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

CWA provides support to women (& their children) affected by all forms of VAWDASV. Refuge accommodation, complex needs, 24/7 Crisis, drop in, Community Support, ISVA, counselling, CYP support, group education/training opportunities.

The principal activity of the charity is to provide temporary accommodation & other services to adults and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence & abuse

Galop is the UK's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGBT) anti-violence and abuse charity. We make life safe, just and fair for LGBT people. We give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence and domestic abuse, and we work to improve the way the our communities can get help.

Standing Together works in partnership with organisations directly involved in delivering services, to coordinate their response to domestic violence. Standing Together facilitates those partnerships and shares the best practice developed with other projects and agancies in London, the UK and beyond.

To provide information, support and, if necessary, refuge accommodation to people who have, or, who are, suffering domestic abuse.

The Charity is established to relieve distress and suffering amongst people living with or fleeing from, or at risk of, Domestic Abuse. To ensure the safety, improve the quality of life, and reduce repeat victimisation for the survivors of domestic violence, by providing a comprehensive service of advice, support, education and training and immediate access to our safe accommodation when required.

Support for survivors of sexual violence aged 4 and up : Counselling. Group, Play therapies. Self Esteem Workshops. Training and Consultancy for professionals. Prevention and Awareness workshops with young people. Advocacy support for survivors going through the Criminal Justice System. Outreach for survivors for who face additional marginalisation or barrier for support.

Southall Black Sisters provides a holistic specialist support service in relation to all forms of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and honour-based abuse including forced marriage, FGM and other harmful practices. We combine crisis intervention work with long-term advocacy, policy and campaigning work that stems directly from our front-line experience.

The provision of services to individuals and families who are experiencing domestic violence and to raise awareness of the issues and effects of domestic abuse.

West Mercia Women's Aid works with women and children affected by domestic violence. We provide:24 hour helpline in Hfdshire, Shropshire & WorcsAdvice, advocacy and supportRefuge accommodationOutreach & floating support servicesChildren's support workRecruiting, training & support of volunteersProvision of training & consultancyPublic awareness raising activities

the nia project provides services to women and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence, including prostiution.

providing good quality temporary accommodation and support services to vulnerable women, homeless or at risk of homelessness, and for women, men and their children who have experienced, are experienced and are fleeing from domestic abuse.

Group work, outreach, activities and one to one support to vulnerable children and young people living in an area of multiple deprivation; one to one support and programmes to young people at risk of sexual exploitation; on street and intensive ?routes out? support to women engaged in street sex work; outreach, daytime and intensive support services to rough sleepers, and other vulnerable adults.

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

The objects of Rape Crisis England & Wales are to relieve the trauma and distress of women and girls, their families and friends, who have experienced any form of sexual violence. RCEW does this through support and promotion of Rape Crisis Centres and through raising awareness of the issues of sexual violence in the wider community and with local and national government.

Supporting women and children or their dependants who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Operating a 24 hour freephone helpline, a drop in service, outreach support for women and children, independent domestic violence advocate service, RISE support schemes, refuge provision, pets fostering scheme and domestic violence training for individuals and agencies.

A free, confidential, non-judgemental support service for anyone who has experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. We currently provide face to face counselling, an ISVA service and advice and support for partners/supporters of survivors. We also provide a range of Professional Development Training for both agencies and individuals.