WAFE (Women's Aid Federation of England) is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. They co-ordinate and supports an England-wide network of refuges, helplines, outreach services and advice centres. ~ www.womensaid.org.uk

Northern Ireland Women's Aid Federation ~ www.niwaf.org

Scottish Women's Aid ~ www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk

Welsh Women's Aid ~ www.welshwomensaid.org

Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline ~ www.wdah.org

Refuge ~ www.refuge.org.uk

WAVE (Women Against Violence Europe) is a network of European women's non-governmental organisations working in the field of combating violence against women and children. ~ www.wave-network.org

WOMANKIND Worldwide is a UK-based charity dedicated to women's development and women's human rights globally. Their vision is of a future society in which women can take their place as equal partners in determining the values, direction and governance of their community and country - for the benefit of all. ~ www.womankind.org.uk

The Hideout provides help, information and support for children and young people ~ www.thehideout.org.uk

NSPCC National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. ~ www.nspcc.org.uk

Broken Rainbow - Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence ~ www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Respect - UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. ~ www.respect.uk.net

Children Are Unbeatable! Alliance. Alliance which campaigns for the UK to satisfy human rights obligations by modernising the law on assault to afford children the same protection as adults. ~ www.childrenareunbeatable.org.uk

South Gloucestershire council ~ www.southglos.gov.uk

 

Criminal justice system links

The Court Service - The Court Service is responsible for the running of most of the courts and tribunals in England & Wales, and provides the necessary services to the judiciary and court users to ensure its impartial and efficient operation. ~ www.courtservice.gov.uk

Crown Prosecution Service - The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting people in England and Wales charged by the police with a criminal offence. ~ www.cps.gov.uk

Criminal Justice System - Includes information for members of the public, to provide practical advice when they are directly involved in the system and require support, whether as a victim a witness, a person accused of a crime or juror. ~ www.cjsonline.org

Avon and Somerset Police ~ www.avonandsomerset.police.uk