How can we support you today?
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I need help now
You are not alone. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, Refuge is here to support you — and we’re glad you’ve found us.
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Support someone I know who is being abused
If you’re worried about someone you care about, learn more about how you can support them.
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What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour that is used by someone to control or obtain power over their partner. It can happen at any point in a relationship, including after you’ve split up.
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Empowering women to live without violence and fear.
Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives — free from fear.
Learn more about us1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime
Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse
1000's of women and children supported by Refuge on any given day
Together we can save and change lives.
Donate nowHow we help survivors every step of the way:
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Our refuges
Safe, temporary accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse with access to one-to-one emotional and practical support.
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Independent advocacy
If you are looking for advocacy and support to understand your rights, options and empower you to use your voice. This can be through support with a wide range of agencies including civil and criminal courts, housing, health and education.
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Economic abuse
Abusers may seek to control your access to money or resources. We can support you to take back control.
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Support for children
If someone at home is hurting you or another member of your family, that is not okay.
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Support in the community
You may not need, or want, to access refuge accommodation. Our outreach workers support survivors in their homes or in a safe place within the community.
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Secure your tech
Abusers may use technology to control, harass or intimidate you. We empower survivors to secure their tech and take back control of their lives.
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What’s happening at Refuge?
The latest press releases, announcements and more.
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Refuge responds to BBC Panorama investigation into profiteering in the supported housing market
A coalition of experts including the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Glitch, Refuge, Carnegie UK, NSPCC, 5Rights and Professors Clare McGlynn and Lorna Woods have come together for the first time to create a ready-to-use set of guidelines, or ‘Code of Practice’ to tackle violence against women and girls online. If adopted, the code would […]
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Refuge comment on the responsibility of social media platforms to protect women
A coalition of experts including the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Glitch, Refuge, Carnegie UK, NSPCC, 5Rights and Professors Clare McGlynn and Lorna Woods have come together for the first time to create a ready-to-use set of guidelines, or ‘Code of Practice’ to tackle violence against women and girls online. If adopted, the code would […]
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Organisations call for next Prime Minister to prioritise Online Safety Bill
A coalition of experts including the End Violence Against Women Coalition, Glitch, Refuge, Carnegie UK, NSPCC, 5Rights and Professors Clare McGlynn and Lorna Woods have come together for the first time to create a ready-to-use set of guidelines, or ‘Code of Practice’ to tackle violence against women and girls online. If adopted, the code would […]
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