Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse
The links below detail local and national organisations that provide support and assistance to people who are in need of help because of domestic abuse and violence.
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Support
Victim Support Cumbria
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0300 303 0157
0800 1689 111
We give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in Cumbria. We’re an independent charity and you can contact us for support regardless of whether you’ve contacted the police, and no matter how long ago the crime took place.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 2000 247
Freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Victim Support Domestic Abuse Services
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Victim Support Domestic Abuse Services
We provide a robust, professional and consistent support service to all victims of domestic violence, including specialist support for young victims, male victims and those suffering domestic abuse within same-sex relationships.
Safenet
0300 3033 581
If you are in a relationship where you feel unsafe, unhappy and unhealthy, or have ended such a relationship and are still experiencing abuse, we can help.
If anyone in your family or others that you know are abusing, controlling, harassing or violating you, we can help.
ManKind Initiative
01823 334244
Help for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK. We provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.
National LGBT+ Helpline
National LGBT+ Helpline
0800 999 5428
Our helpline is for LGBT+ people who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. We are also here for people supporting a survivor of domestic abuse; friends, families and those working with a survivor.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid
In some circumstances the Government will pay or contribute to the cost of a lawyer to help you, in particular if you are a victim of domestic abuse. A solicitor may be able to help you apply for an order preventing someone contacting you, coming to your home or staying in your home (known as an injunction). The website below will help you find out of you are eligible for help.
Free Legal Help
Advice Now
Advicenow provides clear, step-by-step, user-friendly practical guides, and 'top picks' from the rest of the web, to help you manage life's legal problems. .
Citizens Advice
Our network of independent charities offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
Law Centres Network
Law Centres Network
Law Centres offer legal advice, casework and representation to individuals and groups.