See below a list of resources and guidance for church settings and individuals regarding domestic abuse:
- Read Responding Well to Domestic Abuse: Policy and Practice Guidance. 2nd Edition 2017 – View / Download
- Responding to Domestic Abuse training is available - more details can be found here and related documents to can be seen below:
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In Churches Too, contains the results of a baseline study undertaken by Coventry University, the University of Leicester, Restored, and Churches Together in Cumbria. It looks into the levels of domestic abuse in churches in Cumbria. The report can be downloaded from Restored’s website here
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Ending Domestic Abuse - A Pack for Churches can be downloaded here
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A leaflet about a specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence service for people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland is available here.
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Friends and Family booklet: Are you worried about a friend or family member ? This guide provides tips and advice for people who have a friend, family member, neighbour or colleague who they think may be in a relationship with a partner or an adult family member who has been abusive towards them. Download now.
Useful addresses – for local and national support
National Domestic Violence Helpline
nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Womens Aid Leicestershire
wa-leicester.org.uk
Leicestershire County Council
leicestershire.gov.uk/domestic-abuse
Victim Support
victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse
Refuge
refuge.org.uk
NHS UK - Domestic violence and abuse
nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
Help for Men Who Are Being Abused: Domestic Violence
Help Guide
ManKind Initiative - Get confidential help today
mankind.org.uk