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Specialist BAME Support

We are here to support you. We understand what you may be experiencing and we can help.

Specialist BAME Support

We are here to support you. We understand what you may be experiencing and we can help.

How can I get Help?
How can I get Help?

Remember, you are never alone.

If you are experiencing, or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse, rape and/or trauma, we’re here to help.

Remember, you are never alone. Recognising that you are experiencing violence and abuse is the first step and accessing support can help you to decide what you can do.

Freeva’s dedicated BAME support team works alongside our accredited Helpline team to provide support. Your specialist worker will discuss all your support options. We will act as a point of contact to ensure your support needs are met.

Our Specialist BAME Support service can help with:

Women's Programme

Listening Service

You may want to talk to someone about what is or has happened to you.

Information

Discover your options depending on your situtation; from legal advice to finding accomodation.

Decision Making

Empower you with knowledge to enable you to make decisions about the future.

Safety Planning

With our services, we can discuss a safety plan to help you feel safe again.

Specialist Support

At Freeva, we can provide specialist one-to-one support relevant to your circumstances.

Reporting

Discuss your reporting options if you are considering reporting any incident to the police.

Reporting to the police

You do not have to report to the police to get support from us.

If you don’t want to report, we are here to support you with any emotional needs, guidance, safety planning and help you access any more relevant information.

If you are considering reporting to the police, we can help you understand how the criminal justice process works. We can talk you through what will happen if you do report to the police, what will happen if you report anonymously or the importance and process of forensic DNA retrieval.

*There are times that on our Helpline and in all our Domestic Abuse services, we will report to the police, with or without consent, if the risk to a client, child or third party, is significantly high.

How to get help

We provide our Specialist BAME Support service to anyone who has experienced domestic abuse, rape and/or sexual assault living in the Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland areas, and domestic violence living in Leicestershire County. If you live outside of the Leicestershire or Rutland area, please contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

  • 0808 802 0028
  • Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm
  • Weekends & Bank Holidays: 10am-4pm
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Professional Referral
Seeking Support

Looking for support? Call our helpline today.

0808 802 0028

Get Informed

If you’re not yet ready to speak to someone, we have a range of information and resources available for you to read and use in the meantime.

To refer yourself to our support services, and begin your journey to a brighter future, call 0808 802 0028.

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Services for Those Seeking Change

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Services for those Affected

Therapeutic Support

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.

Sexual Violence Support

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.

Support for Children and Young People

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.

Support for Parents and Carers

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.

Specialist Male Support

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.

The Jenkins Project Partner Support Service

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.

LGBTQ+ Support

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.

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