DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1 in 4 Women experience Domestic Violence in their lifetime.
The Police in the UK receive one call from the public every minute for assistance for Domestic Violence.
On average, a woman will experience 35 incidents of Domestic Abuse before reporting to the Police.
Domestic Violence accounts for about 16% of recorded violent crime.
THE WHEEL OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
Behaviours include, but are not limited too....
SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
If you, or someone you know, are victims of domestic violence. then there are a number of organisations who can help. If you know of any more, please let us know and we’ll add them.
Please note, we are not responsible for the content of external websites and these are listed here purely as a source of information.
01
Refuge
Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence and violence against women and girls is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety.
​
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
​
or visit
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk (access live chat Mon-Fri 3-10pm)
06
Muslim Women's Network
The MWN Helpline is operated by Muslim Women's Network UK. MWNUK is a network of women to share knowledge, connect the voices, and promote the needs of diverse Muslim women.
​
Telephone : 0800 999 5786 / Text : 07415 206 936
Website (Live Chat available Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
07
The Sharan Project
The Sharan Project is a U.K. based charity providing support and advice to vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin, who have been or are at risk of being disowned due to abuse or persecution.
​
Info Line : 0844 504 3231
​