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Domestic abuse support for Rugby Borough Council tenants and residents

Rugby Borough Council is committed to supporting tenants and residents who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing domestic abuse. Domestic abuse includes physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and economic abuse, as well as controlling or coercive behaviour. Children who see, hear, or experience the effects of domestic abuse are also considered victims under Domestic Abuse Act 2021. If you or someone you know is affected, help is available.

If you're unsafe in your home and want to move out, call Rugby Borough Council’s Homelessness and Prevention Team on (01788) 533468 for advice on finding somewhere to live.

If you are in immediate danger, always call the police on 999. If you are unable to speak, you can dial 55 when prompted to indicate you need help.

For confidential support and advice about domestic abuse contact Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse (WADA) - visit the talk2someone website or call the freephone helpline at 0800 408 1552.

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Where to get help


Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Support

Detailed information on domestic abuse support services, including advice, emergency accommodation, and specialist support, is available on the Warwickshire County Council website: 

If you're experiencing domestic violence, Refuge's Domestic Violence Service can support you and your children to stay safe. You can call the 24 hour national domestic violence helpline on 0800 2000 247 

RoSA offers counselling and support for survivors of rape, sexual violence or sexual abuse. You can call RoSA's confidential helpline on (01788) 551151 

Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) runs support and counselling services for survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. You can call the CRASAC helpline on 024 7627 7777

Domestic Violence Assist, a national charity, can help arrange Non-Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Occupation Orders on your behalf. You can call the charity on freephone 0800 1958699

The National Stalking Helpline, run by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, can offer help and advice on what to do if you're being stalked or harassed. You can call the helpline on 0808 802 0300

Men's Advice Line offers advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence or abuse. You can call the helpline on 0808 801 0327

Blue Sky Centre, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre based at Nuneaton's George Eliot Hospital, offers a range of support services. You can call the centre's confidential line on (01926) 507805

The Government's Forced Marriage Unit has a public helpline which offers advice to anyone with concerns about forced marriage. You can call the helpline on 0207 0080151

Karma Nirvana, a national charity, offers support and advice to victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. You can call the charity's helpline on 0800 5999 247, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

 

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Rugby Borough Council’s commitment

We take all reports of domestic abuse seriously and will provide confidential support and guidance for those affected. Our Housing Teams work closely with specialist services to ensure tenants and residents receive the help they need.

Our Domestic Abuse Policy outlines how we assist victims-survivors and work with partner organisations to tackle domestic abuse. We recognise that domestic abuse affects individuals of all genders, backgrounds and circumstances. 

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