Honour-based abuse and violence

Government support if you’re facing or have been forced into marriage. Available in the UK and overseas for British nationals, including dual nationals.

Help and support if you’re experiencing honour-based violence, forced marriage or female genital mutilation.

Support for LGBT+ people who’ve experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, conversion therapy, honour-based abuse, forced marriage or other abuse.

Report crime, get advice and find information about policing across Greater Manchester. Call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies.

Face-to-face support if you’re experiencing forced marriage or honour-based abuse. Workers offer confidential emotional support using an empathic, non-judgemental approach. They can speak to professionals on your behalf if you can’t do it yourself.

Check if you qualify for help to meet legal costs, including help getting a Forced Marriage Civil Protection Order.

Free legal advice for women on family law, domestic violence and sexual violence. Helplines available at set times.

Free Greater Manchester service providing care and support for women and girls who are at risk from or have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM). Run by charity Nestac.

Support for Black, ethnically minoritised and migrant women (18+) in Greater Manchester who’ve experienced violence and abuse. Workers can help victims of honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM by providing advice and support.

Support for Black, ethnically minoritised and migrant women (18+) in Greater Manchester who’ve experienced violence and abuse. Workers can help women on all types of visas, refugees, those seeking asylum and those who don’t know their immigration status.