Domestic violence - Where to go for help
The purpose of this resource is to signpost information and support for those who are perpetrators or survivors of domestic violence, or at risk. If you, or someone you know, feels in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services
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According to statistics from the National Centre for Domestic Violence, incidents of domestic violence increase 26 percent if England play, 38 percent if England lose, and 11 percent the next day, whatever the score.
The organisations listed below offer information and advice around anger management, alcohol and drug support, gambling support and mental health.
Amnesty Feminists wish to highlight this extraordinary and terrible connection between football and domestic violence, and support people in an individual way to positively impact and change this narrative.
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Support for people suffering or at risk of domestic volence Show Hide
Refuge - Empowering women to live without violence and fear.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline - The freephone, 24-hour helpline from Refuge.
Respect Men's Advice Line - The helpline for male victims of domestic violence.
Women's Aid - The national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Mankind initiative - Support and signposting for men suffering from domestic abuse.
Galop - Support for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse, hate crime, and more.
Signhealth - Specialist domestic abuse support for deaf people.
Victim Support - An independent charity dedicated to support people affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
Help for people committing or at risk of committing domestic violence Show Hide
Respect Phoneline - Provides help for domestic violence perpetrators.
NHS - Understanding anger and ways to help.
Mind - Free resource to help understand anger, and the treatments and support available.
CALM - A guide to understanding anger and how to deal with it.
Support with addiction Show Hide
NHS - Resource platform to find local drug and alcohol services.
Rethink Mental Illness - Resources for understanding the links between drugs, alcohol, and mental health.
Alcohol Change UK - Help and support focussing on reducing alcohol related harm.
Narcotics Anonymous - Help and support from recovering addicts focussing on drug addiction.
Gamblers Anonymous - Help and support for gamblers.
GamCare - Support for people addicted to gambling.
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