In an Emergency - resources for men and women in the UK
Apr 11, 2017 12:53:49 GMT -5
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Post by dinnaken on Apr 11, 2017 12:53:49 GMT -5
One common factor in many of our relationships is that our spouse exhibits controlling behaviour. These behaviours are a spectrum - at one end it is irritating and destructive of the relationship at the other it takes the form of violence and can be life threatening.
Admin requested that I start this thread about resources available, in an emergency, in the UK.
I do not post here as any sort of expert; I am simply flagging-up what resources are available in the UK when a spouse (male or female) crosses that line and living with them is no longer an option. For those who feel they have no one to turn to there are charity-run helplines and refuges that women and men can go to (and take their children).
In the UK www.refuge.org.uk operates a helpline (0808 2000 247) and a network of refuges across the country. They also offer a range of other services, including outreach and child support workers.
There is also www.womensaid.org.uk they are linked to Refuge and www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/ will take you to a web page directing you to services across the country.
For men, it looks like the services are less well developed but there is the Mankind Initiative, they offer a confidential helpline (01823 334244).
I know nothing about services available in other countries; perhaps others who do might add to this thread or start others?
Admin requested that I start this thread about resources available, in an emergency, in the UK.
I do not post here as any sort of expert; I am simply flagging-up what resources are available in the UK when a spouse (male or female) crosses that line and living with them is no longer an option. For those who feel they have no one to turn to there are charity-run helplines and refuges that women and men can go to (and take their children).
In the UK www.refuge.org.uk operates a helpline (0808 2000 247) and a network of refuges across the country. They also offer a range of other services, including outreach and child support workers.
There is also www.womensaid.org.uk they are linked to Refuge and www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/ will take you to a web page directing you to services across the country.
For men, it looks like the services are less well developed but there is the Mankind Initiative, they offer a confidential helpline (01823 334244).
I know nothing about services available in other countries; perhaps others who do might add to this thread or start others?
