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These links take you to external sites, offering further support and information.

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline

    0808 2000 247 - A national service, available 24-7, for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf

  • Norwich Diocese

    Norwich Diocese is spearheading this ‘Breaking the Silence’ initiative.

  • White Ribbon Campaign

    Working to end violence against women - the White Ribbon campaign began in Canada in 1991, and has now spread to over 57 countries.

  • White Ribbon Campaign UK

    The UK campaign, now celebrating a change in UK law for the definition of domestic abuse to include non-physical forms of coercive control and extended to include 16-18-year-olds. There is also the opportunity to make a simnple pledge in support of the movement.

  • Restored Relationships

    An international Christian alliance, working to end violence against women. Genuinely great resources aimed at supporting churches.

  • Norfolk County Council

    Every year the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Board plan a campaign to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. They provide advice and signpost to local services.

  • Norfolk Community Law Service

    In partnership with Norfolk County Council, Norwich City Council and Leeway (see below), Norfolk Community Law Service provide free, independent and confidential legal advice. Sessions are held on Wednesdays 10am-1pm, in Colegate, Norwich, at which barristers and solicitors can advise on civil injunctions, housing options and help those experiencing abuse stay safe. You can book an appointment by phoning 01603 496623 during office hours, or by emailing info@ncls.co.uk.

  • Waveney District Council

    Local information and help for domestic violence

  • Norfolk Police

    Local victim support for domestic violence

  • Leeway

    A specialist domestic abuse charity supporting just over 9,000 adults, children and young people every year across Norfolk. Helpline: 0300 561 0077

  • Victim Support

    National victim support for domestic violence

  • The Samaritans

    General advice, support & signposting for victims and carers

  • The Counselling Directory

    Counselling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help. The directory contains information on many different types of distress, as well as articles, news, and events. To ensure the professionalism of our website, all counsellors have provided us with qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body.

  • Drug Rehab

    The link between domestic violence and substance abuse.

  • Dr Jack Lawson

    A Norfolk-based Methodist Author talks about why he felt compelled to write a novel on this subject.

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Mobilising Churches to Speak Up and Act Against Domestic Violence White Ribbon Fortnight:
25 Nov - 10 Dec

We would like as many churches as possible to show a sign of solidarity and break the silence on this issue.

Why don’t you pester your local vicar to preach on this; get some bell-ringing organised as a symbol of breaking the silence; order some white ribbon badges for your congregations; or adopt the Charter?

Or you could just link us in to your social networks, using the buttons above!

Register your support

If you do organise something, contact us to let us know, and we can show your support on the site. This is a hub for churches in Norfolk to demonstrate our care and solidarity over this key issue.

Church Supporters

  • St. Leonards, Mundford
  • Tas Valley Team Ministry
  • St. Mary Magdalene, Gorleston
  • Harling United Benefice
  • St. Mary’s, Diss
  • DC3, Diss
  • St. Mary’s, Long Stratton
  • Mulbarton Group of Churches

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