Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence
Police
If there is a safety concern:
- In emergencies, phone 999
- If unable to speak, the patient can use ‘The Silent Solution’ (the highest priority response) by pressing 55 to alert the operator that help is needed.
- In non-emergencies, phone 101 and ask for the Public Protection Unit.
Local Support
Safer Futures Cornwall (First Light): 0300 777 4777
Provides advice and support for people (aged 5 years and over) affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and those demonstrating abusive behaviours. The service includes the Helpline Response Team, Independent Domestic Violence Advisers, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Therapy, The Susie Project, The ReConnect Domestic Abuse Children and Young Person Recovery Programme, The Change 4U Behaviour Change Programme, DASV Training for Professionals. There is also a programme which provides education within schools.
Plymouth Sexual Violence Counselling (First Light): 03458 12 12 12
Support for people who have been affected by sexual violence, by providing therapy and counselling. Only available to people living in the Plymouth area.
Devon and Cornwall SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centres): 0300 303 4626
Provides help and support for people who have experienced rape or sexual assault in Devon, Cornwall and IOS. There are referral centres in Exeter, Plymouth and Truro. The Truro SARC is based at the Willow Centre, Truro Health Park.
WAVES (Working Against Violence Empowering Survivors): 07815 136 743
Provides confidential counselling for people over 16yr old who have been a victim of domestic violence or abuse.
CLEAR for Adults: 01872 261 147
Supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse and other emotional trauma.
Men Against Sexual Abuse: menagainstsexualabuse@yahoo.com
Support group run by men for men. Weekly meetings in Truro.
Norda House Project: 01872 225 629
Supports male victims of domestic abuse and can help provide safe accommodation for men and their children in Cornwall.
Women’s Centre Cornwall: 01208 77099 (rape & sexual abuse) / 01208 79992 (domestic abuse)
Support group run by women for women.
Cornwall Refuge Trust: 01872 225 629
24-hour domestic abuse helpline providing advice and support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, as well as offering refuge accommodation for men, women and children.
National Helplines
Refuge 24-hour national abuse helpline: 0808 200 0247
Rape Crisis England and Wales: 0808 802 9999
The Survivors Trust: 0808 801 0818
Samaritans: 116 123 (free) or 01872 277 277 (local charges apply)
Women’s Aid: live chat available on the website
Page Review Information
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Review date |
16/01/2025 |
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Next review date |
16/01/2027 |
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GP speciality lead |
Dr Laura Vines |