Local Contacts

In an Emergency call the Police – 999

Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project 01227 452852

Domestic Violence Officers (Police) - 01227 868112

Canterbury Women’s Refuge – 01227 452849

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

National Domestic Violence Helpline
(Advice & Accommodation) – 24 hr
0808 200 0247

Local Legal Advice Surgery – 01227 452852

Citizen’s Advice Bureau – 0870 126 4062

Freedom Programme – 01227 452852

Victim Support – 0845 303 0900
Offers information and support to victims of crime, whether or not they have reported the crime to the police.
www.victimsupport.org

Samaritans – 08457 909090
24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis.
www.samaritans.org.uk

Social Services – 01227 598500

Kent Mediation Service – 01795 429689

East Kent Rape Line - 01227 450400

The Gingerbread Advice - 0800 458 2818

Sure Start - 01227 477966

Northgate Early Years Project – 01227 786420

Web links

Canterbury City Council
www.canterbury.gov.uk

Kent County Council
www.kent.gov.uk

Women's Aid Federation of England
A national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They can offer support, advice and information on all aspects of domestic violence.

24-hour national domestic violence freephone helpline,
0808 2000 247
run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge
www.womensaid.org.uk
 
Refuge
National domestic violence charity offering emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
24-hour national domestic violence freephone helpline,
0808 2000 247,
run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
www.refuge.org.uk
 
Rights of Women – 0207 251 6577
Works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

Hidden Hurt - Domestic Abuse Information
This site has been written by a survivor of domestic violence, and provides advice and information to those who are in an abusive relationship.
www.hiddenhurt.co.uk
 
Community Legal Services - 0845 345 4 345
Information about all legal matters and Legal Aid
www.clsdirect.org.uk
www.legalservices.gov.uk/

Mankind – 0870 794 4124
Support of Male Victims of Domestic Violence
www.mankind.org.uk

Broken Rainbow – 08452 60 44 60
Mondays to Fridays
9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender (LGBT) people
experiencing domestic violence
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

hold tight, tight hold
Aims to raise awareness of same sex domestic abuse and works towards inclusion within current service provision.
www.lgbt-dv.org
 
Freedom Programme
A twelve-week programme providing information about domestic violence to men and women
www.freedomprogramme.co.uk

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 020 7842 6800
You may be able to claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. To apply, you must no longer be living with your partner.
www.cica.gov.uk
 
The Tulip Project
Support parents who have experienced violence at the hands of their children.
0151 637 6363

Respect 0845 122 8609
Helpline for men worried about their behaviour towards their partner

National survivors Helpline – 0845 122 1201