No one deserves to live in fear from domestic violence. There is life after domestic violence and there are a variety of sources of help and advice available to people living in the Aylesbury Vale area.

For an up-to-date list of these sources of help and advice, and a list of contact numbers, see the attached file at the bottom of this page.  Alternatively, read below for further details of each agency. At the foot of the page you will also find information on domestic abuse for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people courtesy of Barking & Dagenham NHS. 

Aylesbury Women's Project

• Gives free advice on women's issues.
• Is sensitive to culture. Special advice and support is available for ethnic minority issues, including immigration, housing, interpreting and health.
• Is open Monday to Friday - an answer machine is on at other times.

Telephone 01296 393173 direct line
Aylesbury Vale Racial Equality Council Switchboard 01296 425334

Women’s Aid

Offers a safe place to stay and/or confidential information, advice and support to women and their children experiencing domestic violence.

Women of any age, marital status, background, nationality or ethnic origin are welcome to use the service.

It is available 24 hours every day.

Telephone 01296 436827 – office hours
01494 432000 Emergency service at The Samaritans and ask for Women’s Aid.

Aylesbury Vale Rape Crisis

Offers counselling, information and support for women affected by rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse, recently or in the past. Also support for female carers and mothers of abused children.
Free, confidential advice and self-referral.

Telephone 01296 392468

Relate

Offers confidential relationship counselling to couples, individuals and families living in Aylesbury Vale.

Counsellors have received specialist training on domestic violence and will see couples together within a strict contract of no violence, where there is a commitment to change.
Individual victims of violence can also receive counselling on relationships. We ask for payment that you can afford, Initial appointments can be within 2 weeks.

Telephone 01296 427973

Thames Valley Police Domestic Violence Unit

Aylesbury Police Station has officers who are committed and dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence.
Offers a confidential and supportive network to anyone reporting incidents or seek advice.
Advice is given on reduction of repeat victimisation and criminal proceedings.

Telephone 0845 8 505505
Call 999 for immediate help in an emergency
Visit the police web site: www.lovesmenot.co.uk

Freedom programme

A programme for women which is all about enabling women to move on with their lives, to get their confidence back and have those who can understand, listen to them, believe them, and not judge them. Telephone 07789 045637

Mens advice line

Telephone 0808 801 0327 or visit www.mensadviceline.org.uk

The turning point

 Self-referral perpetrator programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse to address their offending behaviour. Telephone 07765 801700

Social Services

Offers support and assistance where domestic violence is evident.
Provides a multi-agency approach for victims and their children.
Gives practical support to all family members.

Children and Families Referral and Assessment Team

Telephone: 01296 383999

National Probation Service Thames Valley

Runs programmes to work with offenders to challenge the attitudes and behaviour, which lead to domestic violence.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential advice on all subjects including benefits, housing, relationship problems and employment.
Free legal advice by appointment.

Open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10am – 1pm
Friday 10am – 1pm

Telephone 08701 264056
Buckingham Office 01280 816707

Health Visitors

Health visitors offer support to all members of the community experiencing domestic violence. You can speak to them in confidence and they will be able to refer you to other agencies that can help.

Contact your health visitor through your GP surgery, or speak to your GP.

Solicitors and Civil Law

You may be able to get an injunction that will order your partner or ex-partner to stay away from you or your children, to leave home, or not to harm or interfere with you. You can apply directly to a County Court or a solicitor to represent you. A solicitor can also help you obtain a divorce or legal separation and give you general advice.

Those with a low or no income may qualify for Legal Aid financial help. A solicitor can help you with this.

You should use a solicitor who is experienced in family law. You can get more information through the Citizens Advice Bureau, Women’s Aid or the Police Domestic Violence Unit.

Housing

Our housing department can advise you on housing matters and help by providing emergency accommodation if you are fleeing domestic violence.

Telephone 01296 585168
Or email: housingneeds@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk

Date Updated: 19/09/08