(see also information on internet privacy)

American Bar Association
Valuable information about a wide-range of domestic violence issues and extensive links to other resources and organizations.
Website: www.abanet.org/domviol/home.html

The Family Law Act 1996
The Family Law Act 1996 was intended to revolutionise the divorce process. Parts of the Act have now been introduced, for example the provisions on Domestic Violence, others shelved indefinitely.

Freecall Messages Home
For those who want to pass on a message to family/friends in confidence and without traceability.
Telephone (freecall) : 0800 0184318

Rights of Women
The organisation provides advice and information and undertakes policy and research on women and the law. There is an advice line on family matters, domestic and sexual violence, criminal, lesbian parenting, etc. the hours of which are as follows: 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm Tuesday-Thursday 12noon-2pm Friday. RoW can be contacted at 52-54 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, by telephone on 020 7251 6577 (fax 020 7608 0928)
email: info@row.org.uk

Safehouse
Panahghar, an Urdu word meaning 'Safe House', is a registered charity based in Coventry, England. It is a nationally respected agency with extensive experience in the provision of direct services primarily to Asian women, their children and families for the relief of poverty, physical and mental distress, domestic violence and abuse on a local, regional and national level. Importantly the site contains contacts and information for women experiencing abuse.
Website: www.safehouse.org.uk

The Samaritans
The Samaritans is a registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing; and that increases public awareness of issues around suicide and depression.
Website: www.samaritans.org

Telephone Helplines Association
Search for helplines and other useful organisations using the database of over 1000 helplines. Also included are organisations who do not run helplines but still provide information, advice and support on a range of issues. Website: www.helplines.org.uk/

Women's Aid Federation for England
Women's Aid is the national charity which promotes the protection of women and children experiencing domestic violence. Their updated website contains a wide range of invaluable information. The confidential helpline (08457 023 468), is open Mon- Fri 10 AM- 8PM, Sat 10 AM- 5 PM, soon to be 24 hours! It offers advice, refuge accommodation anywhere in England and, most importantly, someone who will listen.
Website:  www.womensaid.org.uk/

Women's Aid (Northern Ireland)
Women's Aid provides refuge and emotional support to women and their dependent children suffering from mental or physical harassment within the home, and encourages women to determine their own future, whether this involves returning home or beginning an independent life. The site contains useful links to associated sites.
Website: www.niwaf.org/