Abuse resource library
Useful Websites
Southend Safeguarding Adults Board
Thurrock Safeguarding Adults Board
SETDAB - Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Partnership
Useful Links
Request information under Clare's Law: Make a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) application
SETDAB: Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
Local Organisations
COMPASS – 24/7 Domestic Abuse Helpline Compass provides information, advice and guidance to the public and professionals who have concerns about family, friends and people they work with who may be victims of Domestic Abuse.
Next Chapter - help for adults and children affected by domestic abuse.
Changing Pathways - help including refuges and counselling.
The Change Project - for victims and perpetrators.
Victim Support - local branch of the national scheme
National Organisations
Domestic Violence Assist Specialises in assistance to obtain emergency injunctions from being further abused.
Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline Free 24-hour national helpline run by Women’s Aid and Refuge.
Men’s Advice Line Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people.
National Centre for Domestic Violence Specialises in assistance to get emergency injunctions from being further abused.
National Stalking Helpline Guidance on the law, how to report stalking, gathering evidence, staying safe and reducing the risk.
Victim Support Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends.
GOV.UK Links
Violence against women and girls guidance
Domestic Abuse – how to get help
Radicalisation - Prevent duty guidance