Domestic homicide - help, advice and support for families
If a person (child or adult) is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Domestic Homicide: Our Story is a downloadable booklet that offers guidance for professionals and carers supporting children and young people who have lost a parent or family member due to domestic homicide.
Help and support available
Children and Young People
Hope Again: www.hopeagain.org.uk
0808 808 1677 Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm
Learn from other young people how to cope with grief and feel less alone when someone dies.
Winston's Wish: www.winstonswish.org (live chat)
08088 020 021 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Calls are free and confidential.
Email ask@winstonswish.org
Emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people and those who care for them.
Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk
For urgent, 24/7 mental health support, text YM to 85258. Texts are free from most providers.
Childline: www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111
A free, confidential service where you can talk about anything, 24/7.
Adults
Ask Marc: www.askmarc.org.uk
0121 289 6402
Email: info@askmarc.org.uk
Specialist support for men and boys who have experienced domestic abuse, stalking, rape and sexual abuse.
Women's Aid: www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid provide national online advice and support. This is not an emergency service.
Men's Advice Line: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
0808 8010327
Confidential helpline, email and webchat service for male victims of domestic abuse.
Refuge: www.refuge.org.uk
0808 2000 247
Support and confidential advice 24/7, plus refuge accommodation or other specialist domestic violence services.
Black Country Women's Aid: www.blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk
0121 553 0090 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
24-hour helpline: 0121 552 6448
Supporting people of all ages who are survivors of abuse and exploitation.
Worried about your behaviour towards others?
Visit Respect www.respectphoneline.org.uk
More advice and support for people experiencing domestic abuse