Offers individual one-to-one counselling by correspondence or by telephone. Encourages and supports self-help groups, produces leaflets and a quarterly magazine on the specific problems relating to families experiencing violence (psychological, physical or sexual) within the home. Promotes a holistic approach to domestic violence.

Women's Aid Federation of England
PO Box 391, Bristol BS99 7WS
Tel: 0117 944 4411 (admin)
Helpline: 0345 023 468 (Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-3pm)
Fax: 0117 924 1703
E-mail: wafe@wafe.co.uk

Provides helpline service, information and publications to the public as well as a resource centre for member groups. Local member groups provide information, advice and refuge for women and their children who are threatened by mental, emotional or physical violence, harassment or sexual abuse.

London Rape Crisis Centre
PO Box 69, London WC1X 9NJ
Tel: 0207 837 1600
Helpline Counselling Line: 020 7916 5519
Fax: 020 7916 5519

Free, confidential helpline run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually assaulted at any time in their lives. Also supports relatives, friends and workers dealing with sexual abuse, giving information and advice.