Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

Domestic Abuse

If you are in immediate danger and you are unable to speak on the phone, dial 999 then secretly dial 55. This will let the operator know that police help is needed.

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 

The Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline is facilitated by The Elm Foundation a safe, welcoming, supportive place for any man, woman or child affected by domestic abuse.

A friendly, informal, peaceful haven in which you can talk freely and make sense of your thoughts. A hub that can provide the advice, support and tools you may need to change your situation; where you will feel empowered to take back control of your life.

Haven | Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

08000 198 668

Hard of hearing/Deaf text: 07534 617252

It doesn’t matter when the crime took place, or whether you’ve reported it to the police. You can get help at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

They’re independent from the police, and their support is free and confidential.

Domestic Abuse Leaflet

Home – Victim Support

08 08 16 89 111

SAIL’s support services are available for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. The services cover Derbyshire and Derby City. We provide; Therapy (Remote or face to face dependent on assessment and locality) Support, ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisors – no current waiting list for clients) and Helpline. SAIL support’s any survivor 18+ Male or female of sexual violence, abuse in all forms, and are specialists regarding incest. 

Free phone: 0800 028 2678 (Monday – Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm)

Text only: 07522 561397 (Unavailable 17/09/24- 02/10/24) 

Email: helpline@sailderbyshire.org.uk 

SV2 is a charity commissioned by NHS England, Derbyshire Constabulary and Derbyshire County Council to provide the County’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) service.

This service includes forensic medical examinations, crisis worker support, Advice Line and support from Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs). We work in partnership with the police but independently in order to advocate for anyone who accesses our services. 

Advice Line: 01773 746115 option 1 (9am – 5pm for enquires, 24/7 for anyone who’s experienced rape or serious sexual assault within 10 days)

Submit an Email: Contact Us – SV2 (Emails are supported weekdays 8am – 5pm

• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
  A 24-hour freephone service for women provided by Refuge and Women’s Aid.
• Galop National LGBT+ DA helpline: 0800 999 5428
  National LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline.
  Open 10am–5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and 10am–8pm, Wednesday,
  Thursday

• Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
  A freephone service offering advice and support for men in abusive relationships.
  Open 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
• Derbyshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Service: 0800 0198668(24hr)
• Escape: 01773 765899 (8.30 til 4.30)
• Text: 07557 800 313

Deciding whether to report a rape or sexual assault can be difficult and very personal. ‘Your Journey – Sexual violence – a survivor’s guide to support and reporting’ has been written to provide information on the options available for reporting a sexual violence offence, and accessing specialist sexual violence support in Derbyshire.

It gently looks at the decisions a person might make following an incident of sexual violence. This includes sections on:

• Specialist support services
• Decisions, choices and options
• Myth busting
• Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA)
• Reporting to the Police
• Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
• Police investigations
• Criminal justice process

• Your Journey Booklet – Sexual Violence – Web.pdf
• Your Journey – Definitions and Explanations Booklet.pdf