Abuse

Taking the first step in seeking help for abuse can feel difficult. You may especially feel this way if you have tried to talk to friends, family or professionals and have not had a response that helped you. It is important to know you are not alone and there are services out there to support you regardless of when it occured. 

Common types of abuse include:

• Coercive control

• Historic abuse

• Domestic abuse

• Sexual violence

• Financial abuse including romance scams

• Physical abuse

• Emotional abuse

• Neglect

• Elder abuse

If something doesn't feel right, get help.

Support

Just for women - https://justforwomen.org.uk/ 

Support After Rape - http://www.supportafterrapeleeds.org.uk

This organisation offers free counselling, emotional support and contact via a helpline, telephone, email, text or face to face. 

Survivors UK - https://www.survivorsuk.org/

Survivors UK was established as a service for male survivors; it is an inclusive services and welcomes anyone who identifies as male, Trans, non-binary or has identified as male in the past. They offer advice, online support and counselling. 

Leeds Women’s Aid - https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/#

Provides support and services for vulnerable women and families who are victims and survivors of: domestic, sexual & honour based violence and abuse; forced marriage; trafficking; stalking and harassment. 

Together Women - https://www.togetherwomen.org/

Together Women is based at Park Lane, Leeds but also has other centres. Holistic services are provided to girls and women with multiple and complex needs. 

Penny Appeal - https://pennyappeal.org/helplines

Penny Appeal’s Domestic Abuse Helpline serves both male and female survivors of domestic abuse, aged 18+ nationwide. It operates 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm via 0808 802 3333. Callers can be reassured that there will be no cost to them whatsoever and the number won’t show up on any bills. Their trained practitioners can offer tailored help and support, with a safe and confidential listening ear.

HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse) - havoca.org

Information for adults who were abused in childhood, including an online support forum.

Karma Nirvana - https://karmanirvana.org.uk/

Supports victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. 

Behind Closed Doors - https://www.behind-closed-doors.org.uk/

Helps people throughout Leeds whose lives have been, or are, affected by domestic violence and abuse to cope, recover and move on from their experiences.

Phoenix - http://www.phoenixwomensaid.org.uk/

Aid for women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. 

Refuge - https://www.refuge.org.uk/

Support for women and children against domestic violence. 

One in four - https://www.oneinfour.org.uk/

Offers counselling and group work to help and support for survivors.