External Contacts - Abuse

The Lioness Circle

A free support group for BAME Women and Girls’ Survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

Rape and Sexual Abuse South London Support

A professional and passionate team working in a centre of excellence, dedicated to the healing and empowerment of survivors of sexual violence.

Telephone: 0808 802 9999

Visit the Rape Crisis South London website

Victim Support Croydon

We give emotional and practical help to people who have been affected by crime in the London Boroughs of Southwark, Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Croydon and Bexley.

Telephone: 020 7801 1777 (Lines are open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday)

Visit the Victim Support website

CSCB (Croydon Safeguarding Children Board)

Croydon Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) is the statutory body that brings together local agencies that work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people up to the age of 18 in the borough.

Visit the CSCB website

Women's Aid

We have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice for over 40 years. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs.

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Visit the Women's Aid website

National Helplines

• Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
• Police (non emergency): 101
• Victim Support: 0808 168 9111
• Men’s advice line: 0808 801 0327
• LGBT helpline: 0300 999 5428
• Elder abuse: 0808 808 8141
• Childline: 0800 1111

Family Justice Centre

Help is available for you at the Family Justice Centre. The centre is run by a multi-disciplinary team that works to provide you and your family access to support services. Our aim is to listen and respond to your needs in a safe way.

Visit the Family Justice Centre website