Domestic Violence
Side by Side with EmpowerWise
Do you run a community group, support local people, bring others together or lead a team in a workplace?
Side by Side by EmpowerWise offers free, friendly and practical sessions to help people feel more confident talking about and responding to domestic abuse, sexual violence and exploitation.
A session tailored to your group or workplace, delivered in a way that is practical, engaging and easy to apply.
No pressure or judgement. Practical guidance you can actually use.
Hourglass’ Economic Abuse Hub
Is somebody close to you being controlling and abusive?
Hourglass are here to help.
Hourglass’ Economic Abuse Hub offers direct support for older people affected by economic abuse, domestic abuse and more.
Call their 24/7 Helpline – 0808 808 8141
Bawso | Free helpline
Bawso provides practical and emotional prevention, protection and support services to Black Minority Ethnic (BME) and migrant victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
Services encompass a 24-hour Help Line, crisis intervention support, advocacy and advice, access to statutory help and services, outreach and community-based services, safe accommodation at refuges and safe houses, and survivor’s empowerment programmes for referrals from all over the UK.
Do you need help? Call FREE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
0800 7318147
NHS – Getting Help for Domestic Violence
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
If you’re worried someone might see you have visited this page, the Women’s Aid website tells you how to cover your tracks online.
Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse between partners, ex-partners or family members. It can also happen in other close or trusted relationships, such as a friend or carer.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.
Llamau
The impacts of domestic abuse are deep-rooted and far-reaching, affecting women, children and entire communities. Domestic abuse is a leading driver of housing instability and homelessness, contributing to immense personal and social cost.
Llamau works alongside partners in health, justice, housing and social care to provide holistic, trauma-informed support for women and their families — addressing psychological and gender-specific needs to help survivors recover and rebuild their lives.
Live Fear Free Helpline
Live Fear Free can provide help and advice to:
- anyone experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence
- anyone who knows someone who needs help. For example, a friend, family member or colleague
practitioners seeking professional advice.
All conversations with Live Fear Free are confidential and are taken by staff that are highly experienced and fully trained.
Call: 0808 80 10 800
Croesawir galwadau yn Gymraeg / Calls are welcomed in Welsh.
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
About the helplineText: 07860077333
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
About the text serviceEmail: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
About the email serviceLive chat service
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Cyfanol Women’s Aid
Our mission is to stand with individuals, especially women and children, who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm, or violence. Through the provision of specialist, holistic support, we strive for people to feel safer, gain more control, and have choice over decisions about their future.
In pursuing this mission, we contribute to achieving:
Our vision is a world where everyone feels safe from abuse, harm and violence.
We are a lived-experience informed charity; our services are co-produced with those accessing them. We take responsibility for removing the barriers to our services, constantly striving to be as accessible as possible.
Newport’s Drop in Session:
Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm
@ Cyfannol Women’s Aid
56 Stow Hill,
Newport NP20 1JG
Galop
If you have experienced abuse, violence, or hate crime, Galop offers confidential support for LGBT+ people across the UK. Their specialist team provides advice, advocacy, and practical support for those affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of interpersonal abuse.
National Helpline: 0800 999 5428
Support from LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people.
National Stalking Helpline
Suzy Lamplugh Trust – Personal Safety and Stalking Support
If you are experiencing stalking, harassment, or concerns about your personal safety, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust provides specialist information, advice, and support. The charity works to prevent abuse, aggression, and violence through support services, awareness raising, and practical guidance.
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
Helping people stay safe and feel safe through expert stalking and personal safety support.
RSPCA: Domestic Abuse and Animal Cruelty
Pets can be affected by domestic abuse too. Abusive partners may use animals to control, threaten, or manipulate victims, making it harder for them to seek help or leave a relationship.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse and are worried about the safety of your pets, specialist support is available to help you and your animals stay safe.
Support is available for anyone affected by domestic abuse where pets are part of the situation.
Safer Wales – Dyn Project
The Dyn Project provides specialist support for men across Wales who are experiencing domestic or sexual abuse. Support is available for gay, bisexual, heterosexual, and transgender men aged 18 and over.
The service offers confidential, trauma-informed advice, emotional support, safety planning, and guidance to help men understand their options and access the right support.
National Helpline: 0808 801 0321
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
You will be listened to, supported, and believed.
