Staying Safe
Need Help Now?
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
If you cannot speak, then make yourself heard by coughing, tapping the handset or once prompted by the automated system, by pressing 55.
Different types of abuse
There are many different ways people can be hurt or abused. Some are more obvious than others. These can happen to anybody, regardless of age, gender, sexuality or background. These might include:
- Domestic abuse
- Coercive control
- Sexual violence
- Forced marriage
- So-called honour-based violence
- Female genital mutilation (FGM)
We often live with the aftereffects of these experiences. For more information about this check out out Trauma and PTSD page here.
Take a look at the organisations below for more information.
Welsh Women’s Aid
Putting women and children first. Useful information and support about domestic abuse violence against women and grills, coercive control, so-called honour-based violence, female genital mutilation, sexual harassment and signposting to your local services.
Live Fear Free Helpline
Helpline providing help and advice about violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence, including honour-based violence and forced marriage, slavery, and female genital mutilation.
Freephone: 0808 80 10 800
Dyn Wales
The Safer Wales Dyn project provides support to heterosexual, gay, bisexual and trans men who are experiencing domestic abuse from a partner.
Helpline: 0808 801 0321 (restricted hours so please check their website)
Email: support@dynwales.org
Respect – Men’s Advice Line
The Men’s Advice Line helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Galop
Galop support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0300 999 5428
Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
Karma Nivana
UK Helpline supporting victims of ‘honour-based’ abuse and forced marriage.
Tel: 0800 5999 247
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Email: info@karmanirvana.org.uk
Hourglass
Hourglass Cymru is the only national charity dedicated to calling time on the harm and abuse of older people. They support those experiencing (or at risk of) harm, as well as raising awareness and advocating effective prevention.
Call 247 helpline on 0808 808 8141 or free text 078 6005 2906.
Age UK
Protection from abuse. Regardless of our age, we should be able to live safely. Sometimes though you may feel at risk, or be concerned about another person. If this happens there are people you can speak to and there is help available.
Victim Support
Victim support is the independent charity that helps people cope with the effects of crime.
National Line: 0808 16 89 111
Local Support
Domestic Abuse Swansea One Stop Shop (SOSS)
The Domestic Abuse Swansea One Stop Shop is a partnership project by Hafan Cymru and includes Swansea Women’s Aid, BAWSO and the City and County of Swansea.
Swansea Women’s Aid
Swansea Women’s Aid is a women-only organisation that supports women, with or without children who are affected by domestic abuse.
Call on 01792 644683
Thrive Women’s Aid
Provides support to individuals affected by domestic abuse living in Neath Port Talbot.
Call on 01639 89 48 64
Calan DVS
Calan DVS are committed to working in partnership to end domestic violence and abuse, delivers trauma informed programmes for female and male victims of domestic abuse. Call 01639 633 580
BAWSO
Supporting ethnic minorities affected by violence and exploitation
Helpline: 0800 731 8147
tidyMinds
If you are under 18 years of age, the Tidy Minds website has information that could help you