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Domestic violence

One in four women and one in seven men are likely to experience Domestic Abuse in their lifetime, so if it is happening to you you are not alone.

If you live in the Portsmouth area and are experiencing domestic violence/abuse, these agencies listed in this section may be able to help.

National domestic violence helpline - 24 hour: 0808 2000 247

There are more agencies listed on the "Domestic violece telephone lines" link below.

Projects and schemes in the Portsmouth area

Domestic Violence Best Practice Guide
Represents current best practice in domestic violence work and it aims to provide senior managers, policy makers and practitioners with a clear set of achievable indicators.

The Domestic Violence Project
Continues to develop the domestic abuse service and liase with other existing services.

The Domestic Violence Forum
Provides a multi-agency forum working to improve services for individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

Men's Aid
Provides free practical advice and support to men who have been abused or are in an abusive relationship. They have someone to talk to in the strictest of confidence, helpful and constructive advice and information on other useful contacts specific to your individual needs.

The Perpetrators Programme
Provides a 33-week domestic violence perpetrator programme for men who are convicted of a domestic violence offence.

Portsmouth Area Rape Crisis
Service provides an accessible, free at the point of delivery, counselling and support for young people and adults who are Portsmouth residents and have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual abuse/other forms of sexual violation.

Portsmouth Training Co-operative
Provides training in Domestic Abuse issues both multi-agency and agency specific.

More information

For more information about domestic abuse, you can visit the websites to the right and also use the links below.

Associated documents:

• Southern Focus Trust Helpline Directory  (0.18 MB)

Domestic violence telephone lines
Domestic Violence Best Practice Guide
The Domestic Violence Forum
The Perpetrators Programme
Portsmouth Area Rape Crisis
Portsmouth Training Co-operative

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