There are support services available locally that can help children and young people that have been affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
Leicester City
In Leicester City services are available for children and young people, from 0 to 18 years of age, who are or have been:
Leicestershire and Rutland
Outside of the City, in Leicestershire and Rutland, services are available for young people aged 13 and over, who are have been:
All the services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are provided by an organisation called United Against Violence and Abuse (UAVA). They can listen to you, help you to understand what has, or is still happening, and help you to get safe.
07715 994 962
(This is for text support only, calls to this number will not be answered)
If you are worried about abuse – be it at home or in your relationship – talking to someone who understands, in confidence, can make a huge difference and there is lots of help available.
0808 2000 247
Open – 24 hours a day, seven days a week
0808 801 0327
Open – Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm.
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
0800 1111
Open – 24 hours a day, seven days a week
www.childline.org.uk
www.heartprogramme.org
0300 636 0300
Open – Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, except on Wednesday when it is available 1pm to 4pm.
www.stalkinghelpline.org
020 7008 0151 (00 44 20 7008 0151 from abroad)
Open – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
www.fco.gov.uk
0808 802 9999
Open – 12pm – 2.30pm and 7pm – 9.30pm, seven days a week
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
0808 802 1234
Open – Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, except Thursdays 2pm – 3.30pm.
0808 802 4040
Open – Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm.
www.respectphoneline.org.uk
The Hideout – www.thehideout.org.uk
Respect Not Fear – www.respectnotfear.co.uk