THE POLICE
The police take seriously all reports of domestic violence and will do al.l they can to help you. The level of action that can be taken will obviously vary from one situation to another. Police policy states that the alleged offender will be arrested if an offence is committed which carries a power of arrest, provided that you, as the victim, indicate that you wish to complain. They can also give advice on safety and put you in touch with refuges and other agencies. If you want help and advice, North Area Police have Victim liaison Officers who can talk to you on an informal and confidential basis.

Tel: 0116 2484174 (24 hour answer phone)
0116 2222222 (ask for victim liaison officer)
or in an emergency dial 999 and ask for Police.

WOMENS AID
Women's Aid is a key agency for women and children, who provide accommodation, confidential advice, counselling, help with housing, benefits and a range of other services. Refuges provide safe, emergency but temporary accommodation for women and children who need protection from violence. Women's Aid can also help you take photographs of injuries caused by domestic violence.

Tel: 01509 237206 - Loughborough Women's Aid

POLICE (24 hr answer machine) 01162484174
POLICE (ask for victim liaison officer) 0116 2222222
In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the police

CHARNWOOD COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP 01509 634567
HOUSING WOMEN'S AID LOUGHBOROUGH 01509 237206
REFUGE SPACE AVAILABILITY & 0808 8000340
ADVICE LINE LEICESTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 0116 2240090
HELPLINE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 01509 266641
VICTIM SUPPORT 01509 268545