On this page you will find:
Family and relationships
Relationship breakdown
At the end of a relationship, there can be a lot of emotion and uncertainty. Often, you go through a grieving process and this can feel overwhelming.
If you have ended the relationship, you may feel responsible for emotions that have been caused. If you have been at the receiving end, you may feel hurt or abandoned.
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Provide relationship support and counselling for everyone.
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse/violence is the misuse of power that a person over the age of 16 and is personally connected to their victim uses.
These power/ control mechanisms can include, but are not limited to physical, sexual, psychological, social or economic abuse or neglect of an individual by a partner, ex-partner, carer or one or more family members, in an existing or previous domestic relationship.
Domestic violence can affect anybody regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religious, cultural, or political beliefs, ethnicity, disability, HIV status, class or location.
Domestic abuse can include, but is not limited to, the following:
Coercive control (a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence); Psychological and/or emotional abuse; Physical abuse; Sexual abuse; Financial abuse; Forced marriage; Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); Honour-based violence; Harassment; Stalking; Online or digital abuse.
You can report Domestic abuse to the police by calling 101 or in an emergency call 999. You can also report it in person or via their website.
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Helpline and Engagement Service provided by Free from Violence and Abuse (FreeVa). The local Helpline number is 0808 80 200 28 this is a Freephone number and hidden from bills.
United Against Violence and Abuse
United Against Violence and Abuse (UAVA) provides support to people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Sexual violence
Sexual violence is when coercion (threats or force) is used to obtain a sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act. It also includes unwanted sexual comments or advances, acts to traffic, and force to obtain sexual photographs.
These acts can be carried out by any person regardless of relationship, and in any setting – not just at home or work.
You can report sexual violence and abuse to the police by calling 101 or in an emergency call 999.
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Sexual assault referral centre (SARC) is a place where you can receive support without having to inform the police. The SARC provides a free and discreet service to anyone aged 18 years and over that has been subject to sexual assault.
Is an organisation run for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape.
(WALL) are the local refuge support specialist service providers offering a place of safety to those effected by domestic or sexual violence.
Provides information and advice, as well as practical and emotional support, to anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Forced marriage
It is important that you consent to the arrangement of a marriage. Everyone has the right to choose who they marry or if they wish to marry at all.
If you're facing pressure, threats, or duress to marry someone against your will, this is forced marriage.
This includes physical, psychological, financial, sexual, and emotional pressure.
Forced marriage is illegal.
United Against Violence and Abuse
United Against Violence and Abuse (UAVA) provides support to people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
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Is a national charity that offers support and advice victims of so-called honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
