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Your contribution can make a real difference to abused women and children.

  • Warning signs

    Learning about the warning signs of abuse and control could help you or someone you know escape domestic violence.

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  • I'm being abused, what shall I do?

    If you suspect you are being abused, Refuge can help you regain control of your life.

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  • What we do

    We run a national helpline, refuges, psychological support, independent legal advocacy and services for minority ethnic women and children.

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BBC Lifeline appeal

Watch Refuge patron Sir Patrick Stewart OBE talk about his childhood experience of domestic violence.

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News and events

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  • International Women’s Day 2012: celebrating women’s success with a champagne breakfast

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  • Almost half of domestic violence victims will not be eligible for legal aid under proposed new legislation

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  • In Hannah’s memory: Debbie Buttars’ year of fundraising

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Recommended reading: Power and Control: Why Charming Men Can Make Dangerous Lovers, by Sandra Horley, Refuge Chief Executive, published by Vermillion Press