By telling someone what is happening, you will be taking the first steps to protect yourself and your family. You could talk to a friend, family, your GP or the organisations on this page.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Do not put yourself or any children at risk.
Call Paragon on: 0800 032 5204
Paragon work with women, men and children.
Free phone: 0800 032 5204 (Please be aware that calls to 0800 numbers may show up on itemised phone bills)
Website: Paragon
Email: ParagonDorset@theyoutrust.org.uk
In an emergency always dial 999.
For all other enquiries, dial 101.
See Dorset Police's information on domestic abuse.
An independent charity who provide one to one support for all victims of crime, including support for male and female victims of domestic abuse, historical sexual violence and for children affected by crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.
Phone: 0300 3030 163
National helpline: 0808 1689 111
Live chat is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is anonymous, confidential and free to use. Visit the Victim Support website or the Victim Care website to use the live chat.
Bournemouth: 01202 547 755
Poole: 01202 710 777
Website: BCHA
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Website: The National Centre for Domestic Violence
Phone: 0800 9702070
Website: Women's Aid
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Website: Samaritans
Phone: 116 123
Website: Elder Abuse
Phone: 080 8808 8141
Website: Citizen's Advice
Phone: 0800 144 8848
Website: Shelter
Phone: 0808 800 4444
Providing a comprehensive service to men, women and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Website: The Shores
Phone: 01202 552 056
A voluntary organisation run for men, women, young people and children who have been raped or sexually abused.
Phone: 01202 308 855
Website: Stars Dorset
The Dorset survivor pathway is a guide for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in Dorset.
Website: Survivor Pathway
Website: Childline
Phone: 0800 11 11
Safe DATE offer support and guidance on relationship abuse, sexting and consent to help you make the right decisions and stay safe.
The Hideout is a space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you.
Family Partnership Zones are able to offer support and guidance for children and families living in Dorset and advice and guidance to professionals of other services that they might find useful to signpost families to.
Contact our Children's Advice and Duty Service if you're concerned about a child or young person.
Website: NSPCC
Phone: 0808 800 5000
Text: 88858
Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
Website: Men's Advice Line
Phone: 0808 801 0327
Confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).
Website: The ManKind Initiative
Phone: 01823 334 244
If you've experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, we're here for you. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.
Website: Galop - LGBT anti-violence and abuse charity
Phone: 0300 999 5428
Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community resource in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West.
Website: The Intercom Trust
Phone: 0800 612 3010
Call Paragon if you think you are being stalked or harassed.
A Paragon Stalking Advocate will talk with you about stalking and carry out a risk assessment with you.
Website: Paragon
Phone: 0800 032 52 04
Website: National Stalking Helpline
Phone: 0808 802 0300
Karma Nirvana are a national charity supporting men and women who are being pressured to get married against their will, fear bringing shame or dishonour to their family or are concerned about being disowned.
Phone: 0800 5999247
Website: Karma Nirvana
Women's Aid have information about getting a restraining order or injunction and legal services you can use.
Citizens advice have information on the legal protection you can ask for, and taking legal action.
GOV.UK has information on legal aid. You might be able to get legal aid if you have evidence that you or your children have been victims of domestic abuse or violence and you cannot afford to pay legal costs.
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