Reporting Concerns to the police

• Domestic Abuse is a crime. If you are in an emergency situation always call 999.  You can then dial 55 if it is unsafe for you to speak.  
• Police 999 for emergencies, 101 non-emergency line or online at Contact us | Police.uk (www.police.uk)

Reporting to the local safeguarding teams

You can telephone or use the online portal to report concerns.

• Children Safeguarding Services
  • If you are worried about a child call: 0345 045 5203
  • Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours): 01733 234724

 Adult Safeguarding Services

• • If you are worried about an adult call: 0345 045 5202
  • Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours) : 01733 234724

 Online referrals for children and adults: Members of Public – Making a Referral | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board (safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk)

•  National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
•  Domestic Abuse Local Support call: 0300 373 1073 (9-5 Monday – Friday)

Legal advice is available from several sources, including:

Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau:  https://www.cambridgecab.org.uk/

The National Centre for Domestic Violence:  http://www.ncdv.org.uk/

Resolution (finding a law professional to help you): http://www.resolution.org.uk/

Legal Rights – information from DASV   Cambridgeshire County Council DASV Partnership - What Are My Legal Rights (cambsdasv.org.uk)

Please follow these links for information on designated safe spaces. Selected pharmacies, banks, jobcentres and libraries have joined an initiative to provide safe spaces for people experiencing domestic abuse.

Safe Spaces Locations - UK SAYS NO MORE

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/news-and-events/cambridgeshire-libraries-safe-space-initiative-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse

Please follow these links for further information

Advice for people affected by domestic abuse - Cambridge City Council

B United: supporting male victims

Cambridgeshire Deaf Association

Cambridge Rape Crisis

Cambridge Womens Aid

Cambridge and Peterborough Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse (DASV) Partnership

Childline

Digital Tech Safety

Discrimination and harassment

Domestic Abuse National Helpline

Domestic Abuse and Support Service (DASS)

The Elms Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

Female genital mutilation (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Children Partnership Board):  for support and advice to keep children and young people safe from FGM

Friends and family support and advice Cambridgeshire County Council DASV Partnership - Opening Closed Doors (cambsdasv.org.uk)

Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (Forward): supporting African women and girls

Galop (for LGBT+ people)

Hourglass – for older people

Independent Domestic Violence Advisory (IDVA) Service

Jewish Women’s Aid

Karma Nirvana (for victims of honour crimes and forced marriages

Mens Advice Line

Muslim Womens Network Uk

National Stalking Helpline

One Voice for Travellers – help and information for survivors of violence within the travelling community

PEG Support – for child to parent abuse

Pets –  advice on protecting your pets Cambridgeshire County Council DASV Partnership - Pets (cambsdasv.org.uk)

Refuge (for women)

Respect

Restored –international Christian alliance offering help and information for supporting survivors within the Christian faith

Sikh Helpline

Surviving Economic Abuse

Survivors UK – specialist service for male and non-binary survivors aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence

Trafficking

Traveller Movement

Victim Services | Support for Victims (cambsvictimservices.co.uk)