Domestic abuse and violence

On this page you will find contact details for charities, teams and helplines who can provide support for victims of abuse, including domestic abuse and violence, sexual violence, forced marriage and honour-based violence.

Professionals can also use some of these services for advice.

There is also a contact for a charity called Respect which works with perpetrators, male victims of abuse and young people who use violence.

Charities and organisations for the victims of violence and abuse and those who use violence.
Name of organisation	Who's it for	Contact
Bawso	Supporting people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and other forms of abuse, including female genital mutilation, forced marriage, human trafficking and prostitution.	0800 7318147 info@bawso.org.uk
Calan DVS	Domestic abuse charity for women, men and families. Professionals can use the Live Fear Free helpline, number on right, to obtain advice.	Ammanford: 01269 597474 Brecon: 01874 625146 Bridgend (Assia Suite): 01656 815919 Neath Port Talbot: 01639 633580 Radnor: 01597 824655 enquiries@calandvs.org.uk *Live Fear Free Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (available 24/7)*
Forced Marriage Unit	Contact the Forced Marriage Unit if you're trying to stop a forced marriage or you need help leaving a marriage you have been forced into.	Call 999 in an emergency 020 7008 0151 From overseas: +44 (0)20 7008 0151 Out of hours: 020 7008 5000 fmu@fcdo.gov.uk
Galop	LGBT+ people experiencing abuse and violence. Galop works with those who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crimes, sexual abuse and so-called conversion therapy.	0800 999 5428 help@galop.org.uk
Men's Advice Line	A confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse and frontline workers supporting male victims.	0808 8010327
New Pathways	Sexual violence support for adults and children. Services include SARC, a sexual assault referral centre, to which you can self refer and ISVAs, independent sexual violence advisors.	Swansea: 01792 206885 Merthyr Tydfil: 01685 379310
NSPCC Female genital mutilation helpline	Help to keep children and young people safe.	If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999 0800 028 3550 help@nspcc.org.uk
Police - domestic abuse unit		Call 999 in an emergency Bridgend: 01656 655555 Swansea/Neath Port Talbot: 01792 323232
Respect	Safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims, and young people using violence in their close relationships.	0808 802 4040
SBU safeguarding team		01639 683164 Mon-Fri 8am until 8pm
Thrive Women's Aid Port Talbot	For those who are worried about abuse and need advice and support and professionals who wish to refer.	01639 894864 info@thrivewa.org.uk *Live Fear Free Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (available 24/7)*
Survivor's Trust		0808 801 0818
Swansea Women's Aid	Supporting women with or without children who are affected by domestic abuse.	01792 644683 (24 hours) *Live Fear Free Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (available 24/7)*