Threats to life

C

  • Crimestoppers

    Report crime 100% anonymously. Independent charity that lets you speak up and stop crime without giving your name.

  • Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

    Legal information about UK murder and manslaughter law. Also explains what you can expect from the criminal justice system if you’ve experienced sexual violence and decide to report.

D

  • Domestic Violence and Abuse – NHS

    Information to help you recognise the signs of domestic violence or abuse and find out where to get help. Available to anyone.

E

  • End the Fear

    Help, support and advice for people experiencing domestic abuse and violence in Greater Manchester.

  • England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT)

    Help if you’ve borrowed money from a loan shark. Workers can offer advice, support and emotional help.

F

  • Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)

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

  • Freedom Charity

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

G

I

K

  • Karma Nirvana

    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.

M

  • ManKind Initiative

    Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK. Also available to friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

  • Mothers Against Violence

    Greater Manchester support agency founded by local people who’ve been affected by violent crime.

R

  • Refuge

    The UK’s largest domestic abuse charity for women. Offers advice, information and support.

S

T

  • Tell Mama – Measuring Anti-Muslin Attacks

    Report any form of anti-Muslim abuse and get support if you’ve experienced anti-Muslim hate crime. Available across England.

  • The Guardian Project

    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.

  • The Halo Project

    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.

  • The Man’s Advice Line

    Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse and violence. Run by charity Respect.

V

  • Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)

    Greater Manchester campaign to encourage people to speak out if they’re concerned about a young person. Lists different ways to report concerns.

W

  • Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse Service

    Support if you’re in Wigan and worried that you or someone you know is being controlled, scared or hurt by their partner, ex-partner or a family member.

All support services