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Where to get help

Barking and Dagenham Domestic Violence Services

Barking and Dagenham Women's Aid (BDWA): 0800 980 1993

A specialist service specifically for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Victim Support Barking and Dagenham: 020 8595 4455
Offers you someone to talk to in confidence; gives you information on police, and court procedures; works with other organisations on your behalf; gives you information on compensation and insurance matters; and puts you in touch with other sources of help.

Police Community Safety Unit (CSU): 020 8217 7746
This is a dedicated unit set up to deal with domestic violence. They will be able to give you confidential help and advice in a safe environment. Although the officers at the CSU realise that you may not want to go through a court procedure they do need you to report incidents which you may have experienced or witnessed. However if there is enough evidence against the perpetrator the police may be able to proceed with a victimless prosecution.

NB In an emergency always dial 999.

Caress Support services: 020 8220 0112
Caress Gay services: 020 8517 6111
Caress run support services for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender victims/survivors of domestic violence. NB There are many other local Barking and Dagenham services listed in the specific sections contained in this website e.g. services in relation to housing are listed in the housing section.

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Contact
London Borough of Barking
and Dagenham Direct

Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm.

Tel: 0208 215 3000
Tel: 0208 227 5755
Textphone: 020 8227 5755
Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk

Barking and Dagenham Domestic Violence Forum