Useful Organisations
PLEASE NOTE: Information in this section is not a recommendation or endorsement. Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board is not responsible for the content of external websites.
The Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline can provide emotional support and practical information for adults affected by domestic abuse. It works with victims to empower them to make decisions regarding their relationship, irrespective of whether they wish to leave or not. The helpline can help with any enquiries a person may have and provide access to support services.
Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 731 0055 (Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm)
Email: DAS@a2dominion.co.uk
Professionals should ensure they are familiar with the Domestic Abuse Referral Pathway for Oxfordshire and the Domestic Abuse Pathway for Young Children.
Website: a2dominion.co.uk/about-us/domestic-abuse-support-services
Reducing the Risk is dedicated to the safety of adults and children at risk of domestic abuse and to empowering the professionals and volunteers who support them.
They provide the Independent Domestic Violence Advisor team and other services for Oxfordshire, including Domestic Abuse related training.
Email: contact@reducingtherisk.org.uk
Telephone: 01865 965 055 (messages)
The National Centre for Domestic Violence provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Phone: 020 7186 8270 or 0800 970 2070 (press option 1)
Text “NCDV” to 60777 and they’ll call you back
Email: office@ncdv.org.uk
Website: ncdv.org.uk/
All advocacy services in Oxfordshire are delivered by the Oxfordshire Advocacy Hub. POhWER deliver a range of statutory and non-statutory advocacy services to the residents of Oxfordshire.
Telephone: 0300 200 0082
Email oxfordshireadvocacyhub@pohwer.net
Website: pohwer.net/oxfordshire
“We are a feminist organisation committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment. We offer a free and confidential service to women and girls who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence, and to anyone who is supporting them”
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
Core office hours: 10am – 4pm
Email: admin@osarcc.org.uk
Telephone: 01865 725 311
Website: www.osarcc.org.uk
Solace Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provide local communities with a safe, discreet and caring environment to support victims of rape and sexual assault.
The Solace Centre is able to:
- Perform a forensic examination by a specialist forensic doctor
- Provide crisis support at your initial visit and arrange follow up appointments
- Provide telephone advice
- Provide independent advocacy and support with practical matters
Thames Valley SARC Bicester, SOLACE Centre, Police House, Queens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2NT
Telephone: 0300 130 3036
Website: solacesarc.org.uk/
The New Beginnings Team provides practical and emotional support to people who experienced sexual exploitation while aged under 18. People’s experience must be exploitation (elements of exchange/manipulation happening over a period of time), rather than abuse.
The team support people around practical issues such as information and accessing appropriate support, benefits, housing, advocacy, and if needed support around police investigations and court cases. Also offering emotional support and guidance, as well as support around raising self esteem and feeling empowered and in control of their own life and choices.
The Willow Project is a modern slavery and exploitation victim service serving the Thames Valley region. They provide prevention work, crisis intervention and ongoing support to both victims and their families. The support the charity offers is on both a practical and emotional level on any issues that are important to the person and ranges from help with housing, benefits, education and employment, assistance through court processes, advocating in meetings, to hospital visits and arrange food and clothing parcels etc.
Phone: 07538 241045
Email: enquiries@vfwillowproject.org.uk
Website: victims-first.org.uk
The Modern Slavery Helpline provides victims, the public, statutory agencies and businesses access to information and support on a 24/7 basis.
Phone: 08000 121 700 or file a report online
Website: modernslaveryhelpline.org/
Is committed to working to help prevent female genital mutilation (FGM) and honour-based abuse (HBA) of girls and women living in the Thames Valley.
OAC’s mission is to end cultural practices that harm girls and women by; providing education, supporting survivors, raising awareness of support services, empowering young people to champion initiatives against harmful practices.
Email: info@oxfordagainstcutting.org
Website: oxfordagainstcutting.org/
Offers free, confidential whistleblowing advice to individuals.
Phone: 020 3117 2520 (* option 1)
Email: whistle@protect-advice.org.uk
Website: protect-advice.org.uk/advice-line/