Support for survivors and people facing domestic abuse

The UK Government provides a very complete guidance on domestic abuse and how to get help. This includes a list of helpful charities and helplines. Search for #YouAreNotAlone on social media.

Charities & Helplines

You can reach the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service Helpline by calling 0800 731 0055 between 10am and 7pm on weekdays.

The National Domestic Violence Helpline is free, confidential, and available 24-hours a day. Call 0808 200 0247.

Reducing the Risk provide support and advice at the community level across Oxfordshire.

• Consult their resource on relationship help and support during covid-19.

• You can contact Reducing the Risk on Facebook.

Women’s Aid also published a Covid-19 Safety Advice for Survivors guideline.

Hourglass (previously Action on Elder Abuse) host a helpline which specifically supports older people experiencing abuse of any kind, including domestic violence. Call 0808 808 8141 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

A2Dominion offers practical help, networking, accommodation and confidential advice for those experiencing or escaping domestic abuse in the Oxfordshire and West Berkshire region.

If you think someone you know is facing domestic abuse

Reducing the Risk offers a guideline for professionals and volunteers to safely ask about and report domestic abuse during Covid-19.

Hestia’s new national campaign contains advice on listening from home.

Neighbourhood Watch offers

• A toolkit on how to help someone who you think might be a victim of domestic abuse

• A leaflet on how to talk and offer help