Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project

01227 452852

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The Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project (RSDVP) works with the Canterbury Refuge to provide crisis accommodation and support services for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Women and children may access these services if they live in the Canterbury District They do not need to be living in the Refuge.

The RSDVP recognises the devastating effect of living with Domestic Violence and is also committed to ensuring that local agencies know and understand the impact of Domestic Violence so that they respond sensitively and appropriately.

All RSDVP staff are based in the Canterbury Refuge but women and children may be seen in other venues where appropriate. All the services offered by the Project are free and we aim to see women and children within a short time of requesting help. Women may self refer and phone the project for practical advice and information as well as more in depth support and counselling.

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Feel free to phone during our office hours.
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm 01227 452852

National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 200 0247 (24 hr)

Dove project 01702 300006
Refuge Space in South-east 24 hr

In an Emergency call the Police – 999

See Contacts for more useful numbers and websites

1 in 4 women will experience Domestic Abuse.

2 women a week are killed in the UK by their partner or ex-partner.

Many women live with Domestic Violence for up to 12 years without reporting it and without seeking help.

Every minute in the UK, the Police receive a call from the public for assistance with domestic violence. However, less than 35% of actual domestic violence is reported to the Police.

In 90% of cases, children are in the same or the next room when violence is taking place.

Most women decide to leave when they realise that their children are affected.