National and International Help lines
England/UK
Women's Aid
Women's Aid & Refuge
Free phone 24 hr National Domestic Violence Helpline Run in partnership between Women's Aid & Refuge
0808 2000 247
Women's Aid, PO Box Bristol 391, BS99 7WS | Registered Charity No. 1054154 | T: 0117 944 4411 | F: 0117 924 1703
E: info@womensaid.org.uk | Helpline: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Domestic violence help lines
The following help lines can offer you practical help and advice including:
• Emergency refuge accommodation
• Safety planning and advice
• Translation facilities if you have difficulty communicating in English
English National Domestic Violence helpline
0808 2000 247
Northern Ireland Women's Aid 24 Hour Domestic Violence Helpline
028 9033 1818
Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 027 1234
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 80 10 800
www.wdah.org
Refuge
Helpline: 0808 2000 247
www.refuge.org.uk
Refuge is the UK's largest single provider of safe accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence.
Scottish Women's Aid
Contact the head office via an email form on the website: the website gives numbers of local groups.
www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk
Information about Scottish local support groups and refuge services.
Welsh Women's Aid / Cymorth I Fenywod
Helpline: 08 08 80 10 800
www.welshwomensaid.org
Information about Welsh local support groups and refuge services.
Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation
Helpline: 028 9033 1818
www.niwaf.org
Provides refuge and support to women and children suffering harassment in the home.
M.A.L.E (Men's Advice Line Enquiries)
Helpline: 0845 064 6800
10am-9pm Mondays, 10am-5pm Tuesday - Thursday. A confidential 24-hour answer phone service is available at all other times.
A helpline service for men experiencing domestic violence.
VICTIM SUPPORT
Provides help and advice for victims of crime.
0845 3030 900
Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our key focus is on increasing the safety of those experiencing domestic violence through promoting effective interventions with perpetrators.
Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609
The Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609 is an information and advice line for people who are concerned about their behaviour towards their partners.
NSPCC -National Society for Prevention of Child Cruelty
Worried about a child? Call the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000.
Help for children & young people
0800 1111
Copyright © 2006 NSPCC - All rights reserved. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered charity number 216401. NSPCC, charity registered in Scotland, charity number SC037717.
If you feel you are in immediate personal danger always dial 999
Germany
BUNDERSVERBAND
Frauenberatungstellen und Frauennotrufe
Kontakt:
Bundesverband Frauenberatungsstellen und Frauennotrufe
Geschäftsstelle
Rungestraße 22-24
10179 Berlin
t: 030-322 995 00
f: 030-322 995 01
m: info@bv-bff.de
Der WEISSE RING...
... ist die einzige bundesweite Hilfsorganisation für Kriminalitätsopfer und ihre Familien. Der gemeinnützige Verein tritt auch öffentlich für die Interessen der Betroffenen ein und unterstützt den Vorbeugungsgedanken.
Kriminalitätsopfer und Interessierte können telefonisch Informationen zu den Hilfen des WEISSEN RINGS anfordern. Mit diesem zentralen Infotelefon betont der gemeinnützige Verein weiter seine Stärke bei der Information über Hilfsangebote.
Der Telefonanschluss 01803 - 34 34 34 kann aus jedem Ort Deutschlands angewählt werden (0,09 € pro Minute). Diese Telefonnummer des WEISSEN RINGS sollte sich jeder Bürger sofort notieren.
Bundesgeschäftsstelle
|
WEISSER RING e. V. |
Telefon: 06131 83 03 0 |
In Deutschland arbeitet The Body Shop bei der Kampagne STOPPT HÄUSLICHE GEWALT mit TERRE DES FEMMES zusammen.
Wenn Sie Hilfe benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an:
TERRE DES FEMMES- Menschenrechte für die Frau e.V.
Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 40
72072 Tübingen
Telefon: 07071-79 73 0
www.frauenrechte.de
Hilfe für den Notfall:
www.frauen-gegen-gewalt.def
or immediate personal danger always call 112
USA National Hotline List
Child Abuse: An Overview
> Crisis-Lines and Hotlines
Child help USA®
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
24 Hours a Day
Child Abuse National Hotline
1-800-252-2873, 1-800-25ABUSE
National Youth Crisis Hotline
National Youth Development
1-800-HIT-HOME (1-800-448-4663)
National Runaway Switchboard
This hot-line is a referral service for youths in personal crisis.
1-800-621-4000
Children and Family Help Lines
The numbers listed below can be dialed toll-free from anywhere within the United States. These organizations provide mental health information and referrals, and in some cases, crisis counseling.
CHILDHELP USA®
National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD
800-2-A-CHILD (TDD)
www.childhelpusa.org/programs_counseling.htm
Provides multilingual crisis intervention and professional counseling on child abuse and domestic violence issues. Gives referrals to local agencies offering counseling and other services related to child abuse, adult survivor issues, and domestic violence. Provides literature on child abuse in English and Spanish.
Covenant House Nine line
800-999-9999
Spanish-speaking operators available.
www.covenanthouse.org/programs_nl.html
Crisis line for youth, teens, and families. Locally based referrals throughout the United States. Help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays.
Girls and Boys Town National Hotline
800-448-3000
800-448-1833 (TDD)
Spanish-speaking operators available; TDD capability.
www.girlsandboystown.org
National Child Care Information Center, ACF
800-616-2242
800-516-2242 (TDD)
800-716-2242 (Fax)
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Spanish-speaking operators available.
www.nccic.org
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
800-394-3366
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(800) 799-SAVE (7233)
Spanish-speaking operators available.
http://www.ncadv.org
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
888-Rx-ABUSE
800-595-4889 (TDD)
http://endabuse.org/programs/display.php3?DocID=41
National Runaway Switchboard
800-621-4000
800-621-0394 (TDD)
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 24-hour voice mail
www.nrscrisisline.org
Provides crisis intervention and travel assistance information to runaways. Gives referrals to shelters nationwide. Also relays messages to, or sets up conference calls with, parents at the request of the child. Has access to AT&T Language Line.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National (RAIN) Network
800-656-4673
Spanish-speaking operators available.
www.rainn.org/
Well Spouse Association
800-838-0879
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
24-hour recording - leave message
www.wellspouse.org/information.html
for immediate personal danger always call 911
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