https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/abuse-violence-and-community-safety?format=rss&page=1&category_id=101 TDC Directory en Change Grow Live Domestic Abuse Service provides support to the victims of domestic and sexual abuse in East Sussex. They offer support to anyone aged 16 years and above, they take referrals from professionals or you can get in touch yourself. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/change-grow-live-domestic-abuse-service 248e844336797ec98478f85e7626de4a Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:22 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Domestic abuse is any situation where someone controls, threatens, or hurts their partner or family member, no matter their sexuality or gender. This can involve mental, physical, sexual, financial, and emotional harm. If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, there are services that can help you with support or advice. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/domestic-abuse c4015b7f368e6b4871809f49debe0579 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:49:58 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Helpline: 03003239985 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00) Out of hours support line: 08081689111 DASS provides support to those affected by domestic violence and abuse of any gender identity aged 16+ living in Brighton and Hove. They offer a range of practical support from hospital and health to criminal court support. They also have specialist support for children and young people (13 - 25 years) and Black and Ethnic Minority Communities. They offer 24 hour support, available every day of the year. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/domestic-abuse-specialist-service-dass cbb6a3b884f4f88b3a8e3d44c636cbd8 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:49:59 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety This information is taken from The National FGM Centre: https://nationalfgmcentre.org.uk/fgm/ In the UK, female genital mutilation (FGM) is against the law. The FGM Act 2003 states: A person is guilty of an offence if they excise, infibulate or otherwise mutilate the whole or any part of a girl's or woman's labia majora, labia minora or clitoris for non-medical reasons. It is illegal to perform/arrange for FGM to be carried out on a girl in the UK or to take a girl abroad. Serious Crime Act 2015: Section 70(1) of the Serious Crime Act 2015 ("the 2015 Act") amends section 4 of the FGM Act 2003 To extend the extra-territorial powers of the law to further protect victims of FGM. It also introduces victim anonymity to victims of FGM The Serious Crime Act introduces civil measures to protect girls or women who have suffered or are believed to be at risk from FGM. Click here to find out more about Protection Orders. It also introduces a mandatory reporting duty to report known cases of FGM that applies to all regulated professionals. The law covers all habitual residence of the UK and British Citizens. New offence of failing to protect a girl from FGM. This will mean that if an offence of FGM is committed against a girl under the age of 16, each person who is responsible for the girl at the time of FGM occurred will be liable under this new offence. The maximum penalty for the new offence is seven years' imprisonment or a fine or both. If you are a victim of FGM then it is important that you speak to a doctor about this. They may be able to offer you surgery to make good the damage to your body. If you think that someone you know is at risk, it is illegal to take a child out of the UK for FGM, and if you know someone who may have done this to a child, they must be reported to the Police. These are the regulations: If a girl (under 18) has disclosed she has undergone FGM or you have visually identified FGM, and you are a regulated professional, you will need to call the police on 101 as part of your mandatory reporting duty. If you are concerned that a girl is at risk of FGM, a referral must be made to the local children's services team. If you are concerned that the girl is in immediate danger contact the police by calling 999. · telephone: 020 7008 1500 · from overseas: +44 (0)20 7008 1500 If a girl (under 18) has disclosed she has undergone FGM or you have visually identified FGM, and you are a regulated professional, you will need to call t... https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/female-genital-mutilation-fgm 90794e3b050f815354e3e29e977a88ab Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:02 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Front Door for Families is a single point of contact for services that support and provide guidance for parents, carers, members of the public, young people and professionals in the Brighton and Hove area. This organisation is a collection of professionals with different areas of expertise, working together to decide and coordinate the best way to support children, young people and their families, where there is concern. Support can involve: parenting guardian and information, supporting a child's healthy and active development, supporting children with mental health or wellbeing issues and keeping children and young people safe from harm or abuse. Referrals to this organisation are via an online form on the website. If you have a conversation with a child or a young person that you are concerned about, contact Front Door for families. If you need to talk to someone outside office hours, urgently, please contact the Emergency Duty Service. If you think a child or young person is in immediate danger call 999. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/front-door-families 8d6dc35e506fc23349dd10ee68dabb64 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:03 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Helpline: 08009995428 (open 10:00 - 20:00 Monday to Thursday, and 10:00 - 16:00, Friday) Email support: help@galop.org.uk Gallop is a national free helpline for LGBTQIA+ experiencing abuse or violence, such as domestic abuse. They can offer emotional support, provide information and explore options tailored to your needs. There is also a live chat, if it is difficult to speak on the phone and do not need immediate help. The cafe is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/gallop-helpline 67f7fb873eaf29526a11a9b7ac33bfac Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:25 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Contact Number: 0207 7042040 Galop is a national LGBTQ+ service which provides helplines to assist LGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced abuse and violence. They have a special LGBTQ+ hate crime helpline to offer practical and emotional support. You can remain anonymous when talking to Galop. The helpline is open Monday to Friday between 10:00 - 16:00. If you are charged for phone calls, you can email Galop and request a call back to avoid call charges. There are translation services available if you feel more comfortable speaking your native language. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/galop 3df1d4b96d8976ff5986393e8767f5b2 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:03 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Hate crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person's race or perceived race, religion or perceived religion, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, disability or perceived disability and any crime motivated by hostility or prejudice against someone who is transgender or perceived to be transgender. If you have been a victim of hate crime or have witnessed a hate crime, please report it. All Sussex councils takes hate incidents seriously and there are multiple ways to report them: If it is an emergency, then call the police on 999. If it is not an emergency and you want to report it then please call the police on 101. If you do not feel comfortable reporting on the phone, then you can report it online using True Vision, which is a national police scheme: https://www.sussex.police.uk/ro/report/hate-crime/hc-av1/report-hate-crime/ Alternatively you can email the Sussex Hate Incident Support Services on sussexhateincidentreport@victimsupport.org.uk If you have seen hate material online and would like to report it, you can use this online form: https://www.sussex.police.uk/ro/report/hate-crime/hc-av1/report-hate-crime/ If you are not sure whether you would like to report the hate crime and would like to receive confidential advice, please look and contact any of the organisations below: https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/hate-crime b7892fb3c2f009c65f686f6355c895b5 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:02 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Helpline: 08088088141 (open 24/7) Hourglass is a national charity, dedicated to supporting older people who are victims of abuse including domestic abuse. Their helpline provides information, advice and support and can refer you to local organisations. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/hourglass 49ae49a23f67c759bf4fc791ba842aa2 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:27 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety Helpline number: 0808 2000 247 This is a free phone service that offers support for women experiencing domestic violence, as well as friends/family who are concerned for an individual. The line is open 24/7 and has interpreters available, if needed. There is also a live chat, if it is difficult to speak on the phone. The chat is only open Monday - Friday between 15:00-22:00. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/national-domestic-abuse-helpline 26337353b7962f533d78c762373b3318 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:31 +0000 Abuse, violence and community safety