Domestic Abuse Support Services

See below the details of some of the services available:

Domestic abuse support services in Dorset:

• Dorset Police – if it is not an emergency, you can call 101 for support and advice.
• Refuge and other domestic abuse support services in Bournemouth and Poole –01202 710777 / abusesupport@bcha.org.uk
• Paragon (Dorset team) counselling – freephone 0800 032 5204

Domestic abuse support services in London:

• Metropolitan police (details for local support services) – Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | Metropolitan Police. As above, call the police on 101 for support and advice if it is not an emergency.
• Hestia (support for victims of domestic abuse in London and the south east) – Refuge Referral Line (free) 0808 169 9975, email refuge.space@hestia.org

National services and support providers include:

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – freephone 0808 2000 247
• National Centre for Domestic Violence – free advice helpline number: 0800 970 2070
• Galop – national helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence – freephone 0800 9995428
• Men’s aid
• Women’s aid

If you are concerned about your children being exposed to and/or living with domestic violence, you can find advice and guidance on the CAFCASS website.

Our family solicitors can advise you on the legal options available when seeking protection from an abuser, including applying for civil injunction orders from the family court. Please see our Domestic Violence blog, “Domestic Violence – Keeping you and your children safe during lockdown” for more information and contact our Family Team if you need any advice on 01202 636223 or at family@ellisjones.co.uk.