Domestic abuse and sexual violence

Are you a victim/survivor of domestic abuse, or worried about someone experiencing domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of violence or abuse, between people aged 16 or older. Who are or were intimate partners, regardless of gender or sexuality. Or between family members. Abuse includes controlling, coercive, or threatening behaviour.

Family Justice Service

The Family Justice Service is run by a skilled experienced team that works to provide you and your family access to support services. They aim to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way.

Telephone: 020 8688 0100 
Email: fjs@croydon.gov.uk 

Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA)

CVA promotes, supports and develops, effective voluntary action to benefit the community in Croydon and its surrounding areas. They aim to build stronger communities by supporting citizens and championing organisations that nurture and celebrate local strengths. 
 

Helplines

24-hour National Domestic Helpline

The 24-hour National domestic helpline can give support, help and information over the telephone, wherever the caller might be in the country. 

Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (freephone)

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Crisis (RASASC)

The RASASC centre in Croydon, provides specialist support to female survivors of sexual violence. 

Telephone: 0808 802 9999

Samaritans

Support for individuals in their time of need. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Telephone: 08457 90 90 90
Website: www.samaritans.org

Crime Stoppers

For members of the public to pass on anonymous information about perpetrators of crime.

Telephone: 0800 555 111
Family support services
 

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) support services

Walk with Me

Walk with Me equips parents and carers with tools to manage situations such as:

• child on parent abuse and disputes
• school exclusions, 
• neurodiverse and additional needs
• child criminal exploitation

Email: info@walkwithmeuk.co.uk
Mobile: 0788 365 4495
X (Twitter): @walkwithmeuk

Cassandra Centre

The Cassandra Centre is dedicated to educating, raising awareness and supporting young people and families at risk of or involved in abusive relationships. Their mission is to create a safe, nurturing environment where clients can heal and rebuild their lives.

Telephone: 0785 252 5468   
Email: info@cassandracentre.org.uk

Women and Girls Network 

Women and Girls Network help with issues concerning Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). They offer counselling and support for women who have experienced, or are at risk of, gender based violence. This includes free specialist one to one casework support, to self identifying women, girls and non-binary people aged 14 and over.

To self-refer or learn more
Email: advice@wgn.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 801 0660

For professionals to make a direct referral
Email: casework@wgn.org.uk

RESPECT

RESPECT run behaviour-change courses in small groups for perpetrators of domestic violence.

Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development (FORWARD)

FORWARD provides safe and culturally sensitive support for migrant and African women who have recent or historical experience of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). They also help with other harmful practices such as breast ironing, so called 'honour' based abuse, forced or child marriage and abuse based on faith or belief.

Telephone: 0208 960 4000, extension 1
Mobile: 07834 16 8141
Email:  support@forwarduk.org.uk

HERSANA

HERSANA provides Black femme survivors with support, access to justice, and holistic therapies, around all forms of gender-based violence.

Get in touch with HERSANA

Lioness Circle 

Lioness Circle is a 'by and for' specialist support network for women and girls who've experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. It's for women living in and around Croydon, particularly those born of African and Caribbean heritage.

Lioness Tamar
Email: tamar@lionesstamar.com
Telephone: 0790 487 5793

Against Domestics Abuse (ADA)

ADA is a grassroots organisation that delivers high quality domestic abuse education and awareness training. They have in-depth knowledge and lived experience and also support women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Mobile: 0790 384 0033
Email: ask@againstdomesticabuse.org
Instagram: @againstdomesticabuseADA

Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid

BCWA provides support for individuals, safe accommodation, support groups, counselling and community outreach. This includes the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) programme for GPs, the Japanese project to support Japanese women, and NRPF advice.

Email: info@bcwa.org.uk for general, support and training enquiries 
Email: training@bcwa.org.uk for sessions for young people, school staff and any professionals working with young people
Telephone: 0208 313 9303 

Soul Purpose 360

Soul Purpose 360 is a national black women’s empowerment social enterprise with a growing network of local groups. They host the Black Women’s Networking and Empowerment Circle; a free-to-access membership that offers a wide range of support from black women.

Email: soulpurpose360@gmail.com
Telephone: 0783 455 8500 for general enquiries

Anima Youth

Anima Youth supports marginalised girls and young women aged 16 to 24 who are at risk of exploitation and violence. This includes a EmpowerHER Safe Space, a supportive environment for young mums aged 16 to 24 at risk of VAWG. The same space also runs 'beingHER' for girls aged 11 to 18.

Email: info@animayouth.co.uk

Agal Wellbeing Services

Agal Wellbeing Services CIO, is dedicated to offering domestic abuse support services and counselling concerning mental health in general. As well as trauma-informed counselling stemming from experiences of domestic violence.

Email: info@agalwellbeingservices.org

Hestia

Hestia provides domestic abuse support services in London and the Southeast, including domestic abuse refuges and community-based support.

Sky Alexandra House

Sky Alexandra House works to raise awareness about sexual violence and its profound impact, both locally and internationally. This work is done through advocacy, research and workshops.

Music Relief Foundation

The Music Relief Foundation, offer a program designed for young girls aged 11 and older, facilitated by female youth workers. This initiative creates a safe environment where the girls can openly discuss the issues they wish to address.

Email: youthworker@music-relief.org
Telephone: 0208 683 2922

Every 3 Seconds

Every 3 Seconds run a 12 week domestic abuse programme. The next in-person programme starts on 6 January 2025 in Croydon.

Email: freedom@every3seconds.com
Telephone: 0739 504 8008

Africa Advocacy Foundation - The Nuru VAWG Project

Africa Advocacy Foundation provides cultural, language and faith-appropriate support. They aim to improve the safety, health and well-being of African women and girls who are at risk or experiencing domestic and sexual abuse (DSA) in South London.

Email: vawg@africadvocacy.org
Telephone: 0757 733 4073