Emergency help (worldwide)
If you are in need of urgent help, you can also contact your local emergency number.
US 911 - UK 999 - Europe 112
Directory of international helplines:
Women's helplines in 46 European countries:
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Suicide hotlines, mainly US, some UK:
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International Domestic Violence Resource Guide: Coronavirus Update (mysticmag.com)
1-800-799-7233
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Samaritans (free 24 hours helpline UK)
08457 90 90 90
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0121 522 7007
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Mankind Initiative (male victims of domestic abuse UK)
01823 33 4244
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Men’s Advice Line (male victims of domestic abuse UK)
0808 801 0327
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National Domestic Violence Helpline UK
0808 200 0247
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Galop (LGBT domestic violence helpline UK)
0800 999 5428
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Respect (help for domestic violence perpetrators UK)
0845 112 8609
Websites
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A large resource with lots of information:
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An excellent website with clear and concise information about domestic violence and abuse. Brought to my attention by two senior school students during a research project.
Thank you A & D.
https://www.wristband.com/content/domestic-violence-awareness/
Mental health website - lots of information:
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Petra Van Deijl is a life coach. Useful information and helpful advice:
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https://www.petravandeijl.com (English)
https://www.noalifecoaching.com (Dutch)
https://www.facebook.com/petravandeijl/
https://www.youtube.com/c/PetraVanDeijl/videos
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U.S. Embassy and Consulate in the Netherlands (In English)
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Directory of many organisations in the US
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Providing guidance and support to professionals and those working in the domestic abuse sector, as well as additional advice for those at risk.
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Good advice about domestic violence safety online
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Pathways to Safety - for Americans abroad
Empowering victims of interpersonal & gender based violence abroad
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Free anonymous virtual chat with caring listeners
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Donna Andersen's website
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An online medication-assisted treatment provider for opioid dependence, with an educational guide to help people understand the link between domestic violence & addiction. Although the site mainly discusses physical abuse, there is much useful and relevant information for all victims, and also for perpetrators. Here are three particularly useful pages:
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On page 127 of the following document, there is a useful sample of a personalised safety plan for domestic violence survivors:
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https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/SMA12-3390_508.pdf
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And here is a useful overview of the link between domestic violence and addiction:
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Destructive relationship help:
Mary Ann Glynn runs support groups in the US but has also produced a useful leaflet to help those wishing to start up a support group themselves:
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General information about narcissistic personality disorder:
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Protecting yourself from sexual assault while travelling. A very helpful list of advice from The Mahoney Law Firm:
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https://themahoneylawfirm.com/sexual-assault-safety-while-traveling/
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Books & Video
Highly recommended books & videos:
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Why does he do that? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men, by Lundy Bancroft (2018)
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Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation, by Suzette Boon (2011)
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Out of the Fog: Moving from Confusion to Clarity after Narcissistic Abuse, by Dana Morningstar
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Red Flags of Love Fraud, by Donna Anderson
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When Loving Him is Hurting you, by David Hawkins
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Beyond Codependency, And Getting Better All the Time, by Melody Beattie
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The Human Magnet Syndrome, by Ross Rosenberg
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More book lists:
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YouTube:
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Narcissistic abuse documentary on YouTube
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Doctor Ramani, YouTube channel
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Abuse General Info
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Phone apps
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A safe, easy to use app and website that provides practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse. It is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.
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A personal protection app with free and paid features:
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A UK system. If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak.
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