Services for men:

Men too can be victims of sexual and domestic violence and stalking. The services below are specifically for men:

Sheffield Domestic Abuse Outreach Service for Men
T:0114 2288270
E: daos@sheffdap.org.uk

Men's Advice Line - confidential national helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner
T:0808 801 0327
E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Sheaf - offers support to male victims of domestic abuse and their Janus Project is for male perpetrators who want help
T: 0114 249 8881 / 0800 073 8882
www.sheafdas.co.uk

Respect Phoneline - national phoneline for men who want to stop abusing their partners
T: 0845 122 8609
www.respectphoneline.org.uk

Survivors UK - a national organisation providing information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused
T: 0845 122 1201
E: info@survivorsuk.org
http://www.survivorsuk.org

Services for LGBT people

People in same-sex relationships can be victims, and perpetrators, of domestic and sexual violence. Although there has been little research around LGBT people’s experience of domestic abuse, available statistics would suggest that 1 in 4 LGBT people may experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. The following services are specifically for LGBT people

Broken Rainbow - national domestic abuse charity run by and for LGBT people
T:0300 999 5428 (Monday & Thursday 2-8pm)
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Forced Marriage Unit - resources for gay people at risk of forced marriage
T: 020 7008 0151 (Mon –Fri, 9am and 5pm)
020 7008 1500 (outside office hours)
E: fmu@fco.gov.uk
www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/foced-marriage-lgbt

Scotland’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Domestic Abuse Project
http://www.lgbtdomesticabuse.org.uk

A forced marriage is conducted without the valid consent of one or both people, and pressure or abuse is used. This could include both physical or emotional pressure to get married.

Karma Nirvana - supports victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour based abuse
T: 0800 5999 247

Forced Marriage Unit – Government project dedicated both to preventing British nationals being forced into marriage overseas and to assisting anyone in the UK faced with the prospect of being forced into a marriage
T: 020 7008 0151

Ashiana – provides refuge accommodation and support services to Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) women, children and young people who are survivors of domestic abuse, including forced marriages and honour-based violence
T: 0114 255 5740
E:info@ashianahelp.org.uk