Refuge
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Refuge provides specialist services to survivors of domestic abuse. We run the Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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http://www.refuge.org.uk 03-08-2010 15:29:19
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It’s never easy to witness a friend or loved one experience #DomesticAbuse . The key thing to remember is to create a safe space for them.
Reassure her she can contact our helpline 24/7 for free on 0808 2000 247 or contact us online: bit.ly/33OYW73
🔔Today a landmark vote was passed in the Lords.
✅ Peers voted in favour of a firewall amendment to the #VictimsBill to stop police reporting migrant victims to immigration.
🗳️ Now the amendment must be reconsidered by MPs. I sincerely hope they vote in its favour. 1/2
The Investing in Safety resources developed by Southall Black Sisters, Latin American Women's Rights Service - LAWRS, Safety4Sisters, Ubuntu and AngelouCentre make a strong financial case for investing in by and for services supporting victim-survivors with NPRF.
Pledge to #InvestInSafety . Access 👇
southallblacksisters.org.uk/submissions-ca…
If your partner uses technology to control or stalk you, our specialist #TechAbuse team are here to support you. Learn how you can secure your devices>> bit.ly/3oA4YUV
Inspired from last week's #LondonMarathon ? Challenge yourself to the 26.2mile run in 2025! 🏃🏃 Run for Refuge >> refuge.org.uk/i-want-to-supp…
The new rules to count only one crime for each time a survivor reports abuse deliberately skew results and paint a false picture of domestic abuse rates. Along with the Domestic Abuse Commissioner we are calling for a robust evaluation of the new counting rules.
Make a difference with your leftover holiday currency.
You can now donate to support women and children experiencing #DomesticAbuse via LeftoverCurrency.com. The full exchange value will be donated to Refuge plus and extra 5%!
Find out how to donate >> leftovercurrency.com/charity/refuge/
📢 My analysis today shows nearly 18,000 domestic abuse crimes are missing from police statistics - after police were instructed to count fewer crimes.
Administrative ease must never come before accurate recording of domestic abuse.
My statement: domesticabusecommissioner.uk/nearly-eightee…
#DomesticAbuse can come in many different forms and it’s not always easy to spot the signs. No matter what your experience of abuse is, our expert helpline team are here to support you. Find out how to recognise signs of abuse: bit.ly/33hhtKl