National services

National Domestic Violence Helpline – a freephone 24 hour helpline for anyone concerned about domestic abuse, run by Women’s Aid and Refuge.

Call: 0808 200 0247  I  Visit: www.refuge.org.uk

Respect – provides support to perpetrators of domestic violence who want information and advice on how to stop their abusive behaviour towards their partners.

Call: 0845 122 8609  I  Visit: www.respect.uk.net

Local services

The Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project provides support to anyone over 16 affected by domestic abuse in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Call: 0116 255 0004  I  Visit: www.dvirp.co.uk

Women’s Aid Leicestershire LTD Community provides support for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Call: 0116 285 8079  I  Visit: www.womensaid.org.uk

Leicestershire Women’s Aid Refuge Service supports women with or without children who need a safe place to stay.

Call: 0116 244 0169  I  Visit: www.womensaid.org.uk

Leicestershire Police Domestic Violence Officers

Call: 0116 222 2222  I  Visit: www.leics.police.uk

If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger as a result of domestic abuse in the UK please call 999.