Domestic and Sexual Abuse & Violence

If you are in an emergency situation, always call the Police on 999 in the first instance.

If you are, or have experience domestic abuse or sexual violence, there are local services available who have specially trained staff to talk with you confidentially and offer guidance and support tailored to your needs

United Against Violence & Abuse (UAVA)

UAVA Ltd stands for United Against Violence and Abuse and are a consortium of three local specialist providers of domestic abuse and sexual violence services, which consist of FreeVA, Living Without Abuse and Women's Aid Leicestershire

They provide support across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland for anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse or sexual violence and offer a variety of services including crisis intervention, outreach and counselling. Get in contact to find out more.

Website: www.uava.org.uk
Email: info@uava.org.uk
Tel: 0808 80 200 28 (open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday)
Text: 07715 994 962 (text support only, calls will not be answered)
Post: UAVA Ltd, PO Box 26, Leicester, LE1 1AA
 

Juniper Lodge - Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)

Provides a comprehensive service for anyone aged 13 and over living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who have been raped or sexually assaulted either recently or at any time in the past, regardless of gender or gender identity.

Tel: 0116 2733 330
Web: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
Email: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

Jasmine House - Leicester Rape Crisis (for girls and women aged 14+)

Provides a confidential rape crisis helpline and support for girls and women aged 14+ affected by sexual violence, either recently or in the past.

Opening Times:      
Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm
Wed & Thu eve: 6pm – 8pm

Tel: 0116 255 8852
Web: www.jasminehouse.org.uk 
Email: admin@jasminehouse.org.uk
Post: Leicester Rape Crisis, PO Box 10158, Leicester

First Step (for boys and men aged 14+)

First step provide free confidential services to boys and men aged 14+ who are survivors of sexual abuse/violence and their supporters.

Tel: 0116 254 8535
Web: www.firststepleicester.org.uk
Email: contact@firststepleicester.org.uk 
Post: Alliance House, 6 Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AF

Galop - LGBT+ anti-violence charity

Emotional and practical support for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial and sexual too. Speak out, don’t suffer in silence.

Opening Times:
Mon: 10am – 5pm
Tues: 10am – 5pm (1-5pm - trans-specific service)
Wed: 10am – 5pm
Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri: 1pm – 5pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: 12pm – 4pm

Tel: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk

Online chat:
Wed: 4-8pm (sexual violence specialist)
Sat: 3pm- 7pm (domestic abuse specialist)
Sun: 3pm- 7pm (domestic abuse specialist)
To access online chat, visit the website and click on the green "Specialist web chat service" button

Victim First

Victim First is a free, independent and confidential service supporting victims and witnesses of crime and anti-social behaviour across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Our priority is to ensure you are given the support needed to help you cope and recover. Whether or not the crime has been reported, and regardless of when it happened, we have a team of experienced and professional caseworkers to help you in your journey of recovery. 

Website: victimfirst.org
Phone: 0800 953 95 95
Email: victimfirst@catch-22.org.uk

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday - 9am-6pm