Home Find a Home About Your Home Maintenance Managing Money News Contact Domestic Abuse If you are in immediate danger, please call 999, ask for the Police How York Housing can help you Your call will be dealt with confidentially and sensitively; you do not have to face your problems alone. We are committed to acting quickly, effectively and sympathetically to anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse. We will respond in a sensitive and supportive manner and anything you tell us will be treated in the strictest of confidence. If you need help or advice, talk to your housing officer Call 01904 636061 Call now Never disclose your personal details Keep all of our responsibilities to you as a tenant Offer support and advice Offer same-sex/safe place interviews Discuss relevant organisations that provide long-term emotional outreach support when/if you require it Be sensitive and understanding when discussing your housing options React quickly and effectively to make sure you are safe Take relevant action against those who are responsible for domestic abuse using the conditions of our tenancy agreements Give you advice and practicable help with your tenancy and other issues Provide additional security measures to your property if you need them, or if it is appropriate to do so. Where you can get help Here are some organisations websites and telephone numbers that may be able to help you. If you are unsure which one is suitable to you, call you Housing Officer for advice. Disrespect Nobody https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/ Refuge https://www.refuge.org.uk/ Safe Lives http://www.safelives.org.uk/ National Centre for Domestic Violence www.ncdv.org.uk Solace Women’s Aid http://solacewomensaid.org/ Woman’s Trust http://www.womanstrust.org.uk/ Southall Black Sisters http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/ Action on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/ National Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone 0808 2000 247 Ran by the Refuge and Women’s Aid (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) ChildLine Telephone ChildLine free (the number doesn’t show up on phone bills) on 0800 11 11. This is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything- no problem is too big or too small. www.childline.org.uk Broken Rainbow National Helpline – LGBT Telephone 0300 999 5428 Provides services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people who are experiencing domestic abuse. www.broken-rainbow.org.uk Respect- Support for perpetrators of Domestic Abuse Telephone on 0808 802 4040 Confidential information and advice to help perpetrators stop their violence and change their abusive behaviours. www.respectphoneline.org.uk Women’s Aid Telephone on 0808 2000 247 The national 24hour domestic violence helpline. The Hideout www.thehideout.org.uk Women’s Aid has created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action. Victim Support (National) Telephone on 0845 303 0900 Victims do not have to contact the police to access the service. Any advice/support will be totally confidential. MALE Telephone on 0808 801 0327 A confidential helpline to support male victims of domestic abuse. www.mensadviceline.org.uk ManKind Telephone on 01823 334244 A confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner). www.mankind.org.uk National Stalking Helpline Telephone: 0808 802 0300 The national stalking network has been established by Network for Surviving Stalking, Protection against Stalking and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. It is the first national helpline to specialise in providing information and advice to victims of harassment and stalking as well as their friends and family. www.stalkinghelpline.org Clare's Law - the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, known as Clare's Law gives you a formal mechanism to make inquiries: - if you are concerned that your partner may pose a risk to you - if you're concerned that the partner of a member of your family or a friend may pose a risk to that individual. The scheme allows the police to disclose information about a partner's previous history of domestic violence or violent acts. To find out more about Clare's Law and information on how to make an application visit Clare's Law - the domestic violence disclosure scheme. If you need help or advice, talk to your housing officer Call 01904 636061 Call now Customer Portal Keep up to date with your rent. Report repairs or issues you may have. 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