When considering who to contact, think about your primary needs at this time.

Behind Closed Doors can offer you signposts to services such as solicitors, housing and benefits, we can also signpost you to counsellors and we offer emotional support.

If you are experiencing violence from someone you live with, it is important that you seek help and support. You don't have to involve the Police if you don't want to but if you choose not to at this time remember you can always contact them later on. Whether or not the Police use the criminal law against a violent person, you can use civil law to get protection and allow you to live in safety. You can find out more from us, from a solicitor or from your local Citizen's Advice Bureau.

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Useful Numbers

Police Departments

• Domestic Violence Unit - Pudsey/Weetwood Division - 0113 241 4949
• Domestic Violence Unit - Keighley - 01535 617039
• Police Non-Emergency - 0845 6060606
• Crimestoppers - for reporting a crime anonymously - 0800 555 111

Other Local Domestic Abuse Agencies

• Leeds Inter Agency Project - 0113 2349090
• Leeds Womens Aid - 0113 2460401
• Bradford Womens Aid - 01274 660052
• Harrogate Womens Aid - 01423 503080
• York Womens Aid - 01904 646636
• Keighley Women's Aid - 01535 210067 kwomensaid@hotmail.com
• Jewish Womens Aid - 0800 591203
• Sahara Black Womens Refuge - 0113 230 508
• HALT - 0113 243 2632
• Dosti Asian Womens Drop-in - 0113 275 5898
• S.T.O.P. - 0113 2446007 

Support Services

• Leeds City Council Social Services Emergency Duty Team - 0113 240 9536
• Information Shop for Young People - a special service for young people, based in Bradford city centre. They help with any issues affecting a young person's life. They are a free and confidential service, and no appointment in necessary  - 01274 432431
• Citizens Advice Bureau -
  
  

Counselling & Mental Health

• The Womens Counselling & Therapy Service (long term counselling) - 0113 245 5725 
• Leeds Crisis Centre (short trem crisis counselling) - 0113 275 5898
• Leeds Mind - 0113 230 7673 
• Market Place (counselling for ages 13-25) - 0113 246 1659 
• Listening Ear - 0113 214 4643
• Samaritans (telephone only) - 0113 245 6789
• Relate Leeds - 0113 245 2595
• Relate Bradford - 01274 726096
• Counselling Directory -a directory detailing counselling available in your area

Sexual Abuse

• STAR (Surviving Trauma after Rape) - 01924 298954
• SASH (Sexual Abuse Support and Help) - 0113 248 3558
• Bradford Rape Crisis - 01274 308270

Useful Links for National Organisations

Womens Aid - details of the work of National Women's Aid, news and useful information

BBC Hitting Home Campaign  - information about doemstic violence

Home Office DV Info - latest information from the Home Office

Rights of Women - legal information and support for women

Victim Support - support and information for victims of domestic abuse and other crimes

Hidden Hurt - a UK based support and information site for victims of domestic abuse

NSPCC - support for children who are victims of abuse

The Hideout - run by Women's Aid, a site offering support and information for children who are victims of domestic abuse

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