Resources for people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse

Assistance for victims of domestic abuse

Domestic abuse

Victim support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/

Refuge: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

London Survivors Gateway: https://survivorsgateway.london/

There are very often local services that can provide support in your area.

Free legal help

Legal Aid

There is a useful guide to Legal Aid here: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-information/family-law/family-law-legal-aid/ .

You will be able to find legal aid lawyers in your local area using this website: https://find-legal-advice.justice.gov.uk/. 

There a lots of helpful signposts for a range of legal assistance here: https://www.centreforwomensjustice.org.uk/legal-advice

Help regarding reporting sexual assault to the police: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/reporting-tothepolice/#:~:text=Getting%20support%20from%20Rape%20Crisis,options%2C%20and%20what%20to%20expect.

Local Rape Crisis centres: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/find-a-centre/

Rights of Women

The charity's website, Rights of Women, offers a lot of very helpful information I encourage you to read: https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-information/family-law/ and free helplines:

Family Law 0207 608 1137 / Tues, Wed, Thurs 7pm-9pm, Fridays 12 noon-2pm; if you’re calling from London: 0207 608 1137 / Mondays 11am-1pm, Tuesdays 2-4pm, and Wednesdays 2-4pm

Criminal Law (including sexual violence) 0207 251 8887 / Tuesday 11pm.-1am; if you’re calling from London: 0207 608 1137 on Thursdays 2-4pm

Crossroads Women’s Centre in Kentish Town offers a service called Legal Action for Women, which provides “free advice and support to low-income women who have little or no access to legal advice and who are more likely to be denied justice.” Details here: https://legalactionforwomen.net/

Advocate

You may be able to get free pro bono advice from a barrister from the charity Advocate: https://weareadvocate.org.uk/

Law Works

The charity LawWorks offers pro bono advice: https://www.lawworks.org.uk/

RCJ

The RCJ Family Legal Service offers free appointments: https://www.rcjadvice.org.uk/family/

Many of the people I work with contact me before they have made any firm decisions about their future. Whether you are considering separation, have recently separated, or simply want to understand your options, I offer a free initial conversation to discuss your circumstances and how I may be able to help. You can contact me by telephone - 0777 589 4910, email - polly@pollyjackman.com or by using the contact form on this website.