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The emergency kit

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Resources to keep in a safe place:
This is not a fully comprehensive list – there is more provision available which can be found via the joint Women’s Aid and Refuge 24-hour free national helpline: 0808 2000 247

  • NSPCC Helpline: 0800 800 500 (24 hours)
  • Childline: 0800 1111 (24 hours)
  • Welsh Women’s Aid: 01222 390 874 (10 – 3, Mon – Fri)
  • Scottish Women’s Aid: 0131 221 0401 (10 – 1, Mon – Fri)
  • Northern Ireland Women’s Aid: 02890 331 818
  • Asian Women’s Aid (BASERA): 020 8800 7263 (10 – 5, Mon – Fri)
  • Chinese Women’s Refuge Group: 020 7837 7297
  • Jewish Women’s Aid: 0800 591 203 (National Helpline for Jewish Women: 9.30 – 9.30, Mon, Weds, Thurs)
  • Southall Black Sisters: 020 8571 9595 (10.00 – 12.30, 1.30 – 4.00)

    Change your life
    Every woman has the right to live free from violence and fear. If you are involved with an abusive partner, you may feel humiliated, frightened, ashamed, alone and confused – but you are not to blame. You don’t have to put up with abuse. You can change your life. Remember, domestic violence is not just physical abuse. It is emotional and sexual abuse too. Many women are not aware of the help available. Women’s Aid and other specialist groups are there to support you and your children – if you have any – in rebuilding your lives. Give them a call.

    Stay safe.

    You can talk to other women who have experienced domestic abuse on the Exploring Abuse message board.



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