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MK-ACTHelpline: 0844 375 4307 Mon - Fri 9.00 - 5.00 We understand. You are not alone. Yo do have choices. Contact us for: Confidential Advice Support and Information Access to emergency accommodation Helpline: 0844 375 4307 Office hours Email us at: info@MK-ACT.org MK-ACT Domestic Violence Intervention Services Managed by MK Women's Aid Registered Charity No: 1011284 Company No: 2249151 more information .... Keeping SafeThe most important step you can take for yourself and your children to protect yourselves from abuse is to build a safety plan. more information ... The Hideout Support for children who may be experiencing domestic violence For further information, visit the website at www.thehideout.org.uk more information...  The Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609 offers information and advice to domestic violence perpetrators, their (ex)partners, friends and family and to frontline workers who come into contact with perpetrators in their work. If you would like further information you can visit their website at www.respect.uk.net or contact them by phone or textmore information... Mens Advice Line The MALE helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner. more information ...  Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence. more information ... Empowering women to access their legal rights. Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights. If you would like further information you can visit their website at www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/ A Future Without Fear - what you can do to help If you are worried that someone you know is being abused, you may feel helpless to intervene. We all feel it is difficult to intervene in family matters, but domestic violence is a crime that affects one in four women at some time in their lives (British Medical Association, 1998). more information .... |
Useful NumbersPolice Emergency - 999
Thames Valley Police (24 hrs) - 0845 8505 505 National DV Helpline (24 hr freephone) - 0808 2000 247 Social Services (out of hours) - 01908 265545 Police Domestic Abuse Unit - 01908 276103 MK Council Homeless Team - 01908 253481 Relate - 01908 310010 MK Council - 01908 691691 MKC Homeless DeptSafer MKQ:alliance Q:alliance is a registered charity which provides and enables information, support, representation and fun for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people who live, work or play in Milton Keynes. For further information: www.qalliance.org.uk Women's Aid online resource The Survivor's Handbook - instant help and support for women experiencing domestic violence. The Handbook is available in Arabic, Turkish, Bengali, Chinese, Somali, Punjabi, Greek, Spanish, Urdu and Gujarati.www.womensaid.org.uk more information... White Ribbon Campaign The White Ribbon Campaign focuses on men working to end male violence towards women. For further details go to www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk |
