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MK Womens Aid Milton Keynes Women’s Aid (MKWA) is a registered charity established in 1976 to provide safe accommodation, advice and information to women experiencing or escaping domestic violence. Registered Charity No: 1011284 Company No: 2249151 How to contact us If you need to talk to someone about your relationship or situation at home, you can contact MK Women's Aid 24 hours a day. Office hours : 01908 271900 Email us at: mkwomensaid@yahoo.com Out of office hours, and in an emergency : Freephone 0800 197 1014 If MKWA is not the service you are looking for, you will find links below and right to other organisations who may be more appropriate. more information .... Keeping SafeThe most important step you can take for yourself and your children to protect yourselves from abuse is to build a safety plan. more information ... The Hideout Support for children who may be experiencing domestic violence For further information, visit the website at www.thehideout.org.uk more information...  The Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609 offers information and advice to domestic violence perpetrators, their (ex)partners, friends and family and to frontline workers who come into contact with perpetrators in their work. If you would like further information you can visit their website at www.respect.uk.net or contact them by phone or textmore information... Mens Advice Line The MALE helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner. more information ...  Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence. more information ... Empowering women to access their legal rights. Rights of Women works to attain justice and equality by informing, educating and empowering women on their legal rights. If you would like further information you can visit their website at www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/ A Future Without Fear - what you can do to help If you are worried that someone you know is being abused, you may feel helpless to intervene. We all feel it is difficult to intervene in family matters, but domestic violence is a crime that affects one in four women at some time in their lives (British Medical Association, 1998). more information ....Domestic Violence - The Myths and Facts There are many myths and prejudices about domestic violence. Not only do these myths lead to many women feeling unable or unworthy of seeking help, they also cause unnecessary suffering. more information ... Support for Asian Women Since 1998 MKWA's has been able to offer a specialist service to Asian women, as part of our ongoing commitment to developing services relevant to women and children's needs. more information ... |
Useful NumbersNational DV Helpline - 0808 2000 247 - 24 hour MK Domestic Violence Unit - 0845 8 505 505 MK Lighthouse 01908 672082 Office Hours:10am - 1pm MK Housing department - 01908 253481 Office Hours: 9.00am to 5.15pm Women's Aid online resource The Survivor's Handbook - instant help and support for women experiencing domestic violence. The Handbook is available in Arabic, Turkish, Bengali, Chinese, Somali, Punjabi, Greek, Spanish, Urdu and Gujarati.www.womensaid.org.uk more information... Local Advice and Information MK Lighthouse is based at Acorn House in Central Milton Keynes and is a multi-agency team working with adults in Milton Keynes who are experiencing domestic violence. more information ..... Mk Forum Against Domestic Violence Milton Keynes Women's Aid is a member of the MK Forum Against Domestic Violence. This is made up from voluntary and statutory agencies in Milton Keynes who provide services and support for women and children living with domestic violence. For further information you can visit their website at MK Forum Against Domestic Violence |
