NHESC is a J9 Herts Sunflower Domestic Abuse Centre and has trained staff available during school hours.
NHESC Domestic Abuse Lead – Mrs Tracey Nicholson – t.nicholson@nhf.school
If you need help with signposting for support and advice, please contact Mrs Nicholson on the above email address
Domestic Abuse is defined as: The behaviour of a person (A), towards another person (B) is domestic abuse if:
Behaviour is abusive if it consists of any of the following:
It doesn’t matter if it is a single incident or a course of conduct. It is domestic abuse.
If you need urgent help, call 999.
If you feel you need help, someone to talk to, to get advice, below is a list of local and national help and guidance.
Safer Places
An Independent Charity which exists to support survivors of Domestic Abuse. Included in their services are:
• Safe Accommodation
• Outreach Service
• One to one safety planning
• Signposting and support in accessing specialist agencies
• Counselling
• Personal tailored support.
24 hour helpline call 03301025811
www.saferplaces.co.uk
Email: info@saferplaces.co.uk
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline:
Confidential, free support and signposting service for anyone affected by Domestic Abuse. Well trained advisors will listen carefully and non-judgmentally and will provide information for your particular situation.
The helpline is a registered charity and tries to help reduce Domestic Abuse, FGM, Forced Marriage, Honour based Abuse and Domestic Homicide under the Herts Sunflower Partnership.
Contact 08 088 088 088 Mon 0 Fri 9-9pm, weekends 9-4
Kim@mailpurple.org
Forced Marriage, Honour based Abuse and Domestic Homicide under the Herts Sunflower Partnership.
Contact 08 088 088 088 Mon 0 Fri 9-9pm, weekends 9-4
Kim@mailpurple.org
Links to: Supporting the emotional safety of men and those they care about.
Male victim Domestic Abuse Support
Call – 01233680160
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Save DAVE is a Domestic Abuse Victim Empowerment service that provides confidential advice, impartial support and advocacy for make victims of domestic abuse.
The Male Victim Domestic Abuse Service is a bespoke support service for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence, including psychological, physical, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour.
DAVE supports all men, with or without children.
IDVA – Independent Domestic Violence Advisors:
Are a specialist support service who are independent from the criminal justice system.
Included in their services are:
• Help with safety plans at every stage
• Help with child protection issues
• Work closely with other agencies and support organisations to make sure all needs are met.
• Give details for survivors to get advice on housing, immigration, benefits and employment.
• Work closely with other agencies or support organisations to make sure all needs are met
• Offer emotional support for as long as it is needed.
Contact 03007906772 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
hertsidva@refuge.org.uk
www.WomensAid.org.uk
Information for children affected by Domestic Abuse can be found at:
www.thehideout.org.uk
www.childline.org
www.thechildrenssociety.org
