Abuse

Victim Support Croydon

Victim Support Croydon give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in the London Boroughs of Southwark, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Croydon and Bexley.

Telephone: 020 7801 1777 (Lines are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday)

Wesbite: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Rape and Sexual Abuse South London Support

A professional and passionate team working in a centre of excellence, dedicated to the healing and empowerment of survivors of sexual violence.

Telephone: 0808 802 9999

Website: www.rasasc.org.uk

Email: info@rasasc.org.uk

CSCB (Croydon Safeguarding Children Board)

Croydon Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) is the statutory body that brings together local agencies that work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people up to the age of 18 in the borough.

Website: croydonlcsb.org.uk

National Helplines

Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Police (non emergency): 101

Victim Support: 0808 168 9111

Men’s advice line: 0808 801 0327

LGBT helpline: 0300 999 5428

Elder abuse: 0808 808 8141

Childline: 0800 1111

Women's Aid

Women’s Aid have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice for over 40 years. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs.

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.womensaid.org.uk

Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk

Family Justice Centre

Help is available for you at the Family Justice Centre. The centre is run by a multi-disciplinary team that works to provide you and your family access to support services. Our aim is to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way.

Telephone: 020 8688 0100

Website: www.croydon.gov.uk

Email: fjc@croydon.gov.uk

The Lioness Circle

A free support group for BAME Women and Girls’ Survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

See here for more information