Domestic Violence
Domestic violence includes physical violence such as hitting but also includes:
Financial abuse
Taking a person's money, not letting the person work to earn money or only giving them a small amount to spend.
Sexual abuse
Unwanted sex, rape, making the person take part in sexual acts they do not want to, touching the person against their will.
Sexual abuse leaflet (PDF opens in new window)
Psychological abuse
Picking
on a person, putting them down, calling them names, intimidating
the person by shouting or scaring them, humiliating the person and
not allowing the person to have contact with any friends or family.
Emotional abuse leaflet (PDF opens in new window)
Spiritual abuse
Not respecting a person's religious or spiritual beliefs, forcing them to take part in religious or spiritual activities against their will and other forms of abuse that use the person's religious beliefs to manipulate them. Can include forced marriages, female genital mutilation, and abductions.
Spiritual abuse leaflet (PDF opens in new window)
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence and anyone can be an
abuser. It can be a carer or one or more family members. It can also
include abuse from a girl or boyfriend. Domestic violence can affect
anyone.
Domestic violence affects the whole family. If you feel that you
would like support and would like to speak to someone confidentially,
call one of these numbers – a trained worker will listen to
what you have to say.
Contacts and Helplines
Leicester- City
Local Domestic Violence Helpline
Help and advice for women and men over the age of 16.
Telephone: 0116 255 0004
Leicestershire Women’s Aid
Advice and refuge.
Telephone: Help and advice 0116 2426440
Refuge 0116 2440169
Leicestershire Police
Ask for domestic abuse investigation officers
Telephone: 999 or 0116 222 2222
Jasmine House- Rape Crisis
Support for women over the age of 16 who have experienced rape or sexual assault recently or in the past. Services available include:
- One to one support sessions
- Counselling
- Information and advice
Telephone:0116 2558852
Juniper Lodge
Help and support for men and women over the age of 16 who have experienced rape or sexual assault. You do not have to report to the police to access this service.
Services available include:
- One to one support sessions
- Information and advice
- Medical examination (it will be your decision if you want this reported to the police)
- Interview facilities
Telephone: 0116 273 3330
Website: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
Leicester Witness Cocoon
Support for people over 16 feeling vulnerable or at risk as a result of anti-social behaviour or crime
Telephone: (0116) 2229886
Family Welfare Association’s (FLIP Project)
Support men and women who are parents or careers and have experienced domestic abuse.
Telephone: 0116 255 3738
Panaghar Shanti
Telephone advice and emergency accommodation for young Asian women aged 16 to 25.
Telephone: 0116 270 5320
Quetzal
Helping women recovering from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.
- Face to face counselling
- Information and advice
- Helpline
Telephone: 0116 2533383
Leicester Victim Support
Practical and emotional support to all victims of crime
Telephone: 0116 253 0101
Leicester Victim Support website
Leicestershire- County
Loughborough Women's Aid
Refuge and outreach
Tel: 01509 237 206
Tel: 01509 552 549
Victim Support Leicestershire North
Tel: 01664 411 700
Fax: 01664 411 900
Email: rutlandandmelton@victimsupport-leicsrut.org.uk
Victim Support Leicestershire South
Tel: 01455 233 544
Fax: 01455 891 211
Email: westleicestershire@victimsupport-leicsrut.org.uk
National
The Hideout
Website that helps to support children and young people living with domestic violence, or to those who may want to help a friend.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone open every day 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0808 200 0247
Childline
For children and teenagers affected by domestic violence.
Telephone: 0800 1111
MALE Line
Advice & support for men in abusive relationships
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Survivors UK helpline
For men who have experienced sexual violence.
Telephone: 0845 1221201
Broken rainbow
Service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual & transgender people experiencing domestic violence.
Telephone: 0845 260 4460
Respect
Info & advice for individuals concerned about their behaviour towards their partner.
Telephone: 0845 122 8609
Last Updated: 21-Nov-2007
