Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse - translated guidance
If English is not your first language, information has been translated into several languages as well as an easy read version. If you are deaf, you can access a British Sign Language video that explains how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

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Black Country Womens Aid

Offering a range of services in Dudley supporting people who are being abused, have been abused, or have other specific needs. 

Visit https://blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/locations/dudley

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Ask Marc
Ask Marc offers men living in the Black Country specialist support around domestic abuse, stalking, forced marriage and so-called honour-based violence, rape and sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, grooming and exploitation. Ask Marc sends out a clear message of hope telling victims 'you don’t have to deal with it alone: someone is here to listen.'
Visit www.askmarc.org.uk 

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LGBT IDVA service – Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall
Birmingham LGBT is now offering a Domestic Abuse service for Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. The service offers specialised LGBT IDVA support to people aged 16+ who are experiencing abuse from partners, ex-partners and family members. They also support LGBT people who are experiencing or are at risk of honour-based violence and forced marriage. They can support clients who are high, medium, or low risk, and provide crisis intervention, advocacy, safety planning, emotional and practical support.

Call 0121 643 0821 
Visit https://blgbt.org/

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CHADD New beginnings
Provides support and services for victims of domestic abuse.  

Visit https://www.chadd.org.uk/domestic-abuse-dudley

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Reach Out Dudley

A local campaign in Dudley to encourage people to talk about suicide and raise awareness of support services available to them.

Visit https://reachoutdudley.co.uk/

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Respect - phoneline for perpetrators
The Respect phoneline is a confidential helpline, email and webchat service for perpetrators of domestic violence looking for help to stop.  It helps male and female perpetrators, in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Partners or ex-partners of perpetrators, as well as concerned friends and family and frontline workers can get in touch. 
Call Freephone 0808 8024040 
Visit https://respectphoneline.org.uk

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Safeguarding
Children are often the 'forgotten victims' of domestic abuse. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult, it can be reported via Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership
Visit https://safeguarding.dudley.gov.uk   

Report here if you are concerned about a child 

Report here if you are concerned about an adult

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