Are you worried about a vulnerable person? If you have any concerns about a child or adult who might be at risk of harm it's important you alert someone. If someone is in imminent danger then you should call the police on 999.
- For help and advice contact the police on 101
- If you are deaf or speech impaired use textphone 07786 200200
West Yorkshire Police has specialist officers in Safeguarding Units across the county, who will deal with all reports of sexual offences seriously and sensitively, putting the wishes of the victim first:
- Leeds Safeguarding Unit: 0113 3859590
- West Yorkshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre: 0330 2233617
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence and abuse is a serious problem, it is not the victims fault. Domestic violence and abuse includes, physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. Leeds Domestic Violence have a 24 hours helpline available:
Telephone: 0113 246 0401
Find out more here
SARVL
Support After Rape & Violence Leeds. Provide confidential emotional support for women and girls affected by sexual violence of any kind. Find out more here
Alternatively: Call: 08008023344
Email: support@sarsvl.org.uk
NSPCC Helpline
If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
0808 800 5000
www.nspcc.org.uk
Victim Support
Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.
www.victimsupport.org.uk
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call us them more information. They can also support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner.
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
SafeLives
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are supporting someone who is in that situation, immediate help is available.
www.safelives.org.uk
Refuge
Every single day Refuge works tirelessly to support thousands of women and children experiencing domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence.
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Opoka
Opoka is a specialist service working to stop domestic violence against women and children in the Polish community our aims to help create a world free of domestic violence against Polish women and their children where women feel safe, secure and can engage and participate in society.
www.opoka.org.uk
Galop Services
We are continuing to support LGBT+ who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence and/or domestic abuse while remote working. Referrals to access these services can be made by emailing referrals@galop.org.uk or completing our online referral form. We can provide support through telephone, email, text and WhatsApp.
www.galop.org.uk
Respect Men’s advice line
Are you being abused? Have you changed the way you behave because you are frightened of your partner’s reaction?
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Survivors UK – Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
Survivors UK help sexually abused men, as well as their friends and family, no matter when the abuse happened, and challenge the silence and attitudes.
www.survivorsuk.org
Rape Crisis
National organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Forced Marriage
Contact the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) if you’re trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you’ve been forced into.
www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage
Karma Nirvana
Are you being pressured to get married against your will? Do you fear to bring shame or dishonour on your family? Have you been emotionally or physically abused? Are you confused about what they say scripture demands of you? Do you worry about being disowned?
www.karmanirvana.org.uk