If you answered yes to the above or aren’t sure, and you live in Leicestershire or Rutland, we have an abudance of resources to support you.
If you live outside of the Leicestershire or Rutland area, please contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Our services are available if you want to talk to someone about what is or has happened to you.
Discover your options depending on your situtation; from legal advice to finding accomodation.
Empower you with knowledge to enable you to make decisions about the future.
With our specialist services, we can discuss a safety plan to help you feel safe again.
At Freeva, we can provide specialist one-to-one support relevant to your circumstances.
Discuss your reporting options if you are considering reporting any incident to the police.
We understand the unique challenges that members of the LGBTQ+ community often face, particularly around domestic/sexual abuse, accessing appropriate support and facing stigmas. When you get in touch with us, you will be offered a safe, inclusive space where you will be heard, respected, and understood as you navigate your journey to recovery. Visit our LGBTQ+ Support page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
For anyone who has a partner, or ex-partner, attending our Jenkins Project programmes, we offer confidential support, and a safe space for you to talk about how you feel and your past experiences. Find out more about our Partner Support Service.
Our dedicated BAME support team works alongside our accredited Helpline team to provide support. Our specialist workers will discuss all your options and will act as a point of contact to ensure your needs are met. Visit our Specialist BAME Support page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
If you are male and are experiencing, or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse, rape and/or trauma, we’re here to help. Our specialist workers will discuss all your support options and will act as a point of contact to ensure your support needs are met. Visit our Specialist Male Support page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
Our specialised service, The YP Project can work with you as a parent/carer to give you the tools and support you need to de-escalate situations in a healthy way, and repair and reconnect with your child again. Using the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) approach, we focus on your self-care, prioritising behaviours, de-escalation and communication. Visit our Support for Parents and Carers page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
If someone has hurt you, or you’ve been forced to do things that made you feel uncomfortable at any point in your life, we understand how you might be feeling and can offer you support from one of our specialist Children’s Independent Sexual Violence workers (CHISVAs). Independent from the police and social services, our CHISVAs can listen to you, support you and answer any questions that you or your family might have. Visit our Support for Children and Young People page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
Our Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) are specially trained workers who are independent from the police and other statutory services. Our ISVAs offer practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused, including grooming, FGM and exploitation (CSE). Visit our Sexual Violence Support page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
Our counselling sessions consist of 6-12 weeks of support, in which we provide an action plan, a positive environment for healing and recovery, and any necessary onward referrals. You’ll complete our counselling sessions with the skills to feel empowered to make independent life choices and any further information you may need going forward. Visit our Therapeutic Support page for further information or call our helpline to get started on your journey to recovery.
If you’re not yet ready to speak to someone, we have a range of information available for you to read in the meantime.
If you are looking up information on behalf of someone else, read our article on how to support others.
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or others, browse our resource library for posters, booklets and information leaflets.
In this article, we provide clear and detailed insights into what constitutes as sexual abuse, as well as offering you a guide to recognising key signs and addressing common concerns.
The trauma of experiencing domestic abuse can make self-care feel challenging. Self-care can come in many different forms, including physical and emotional. We’ve put together some practical tips for practicing self-care in your everyday life.
A big part of healing and your journey to recovery is having longer term plans in place, whether it’s rebuilding your personal boundaries, or growing your own support network.
We know building healthy relationships after abuse can be a challenge, so we’ve put together a guide to help empower you to foster safe and supportive connections.
