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Domestic Abuse
Last updated: 10 May 2012 12:24 UKOne in six 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 abuse helpline - 24 hour: 0808 2000 247
There are more agencies listed on the "Domestic abuse telephone lines" link below.
Projects and schemes in the Portsmouth area
Women's Aid
Provides free practical advice and support for women who have experienced or experiencing domestic abuse. Women's Aid have someone to speak to in the strictest of confidence, instructive and helpful information and contacts specific to your individual needs. Women's Aid website offers clear and constructive information to help you or others with domestic violence.
The Early Interventions Project
Continues to develop the domestic abuse service and liaise with other existing services.
The Domestic Abuse Forum
Provides a multi-agency forum working to improve services for individuals experiencing domestic abuse.
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. Men's Aid website offers information and guides on how you can get help through their website The Perpetrators Programme
Provides a 33-week domestic abuse perpetrator programme for men who are convicted of a domestic abuse 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.
More information
For more information about domestic abuse, you can visit Home Office - Crime and Policing.Domestic abuse telephone lines
The Domestic Abuse Forum
The Perpetrators Programme
Portsmouth Area Rape Crisis
