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Useful Links to Support & Assistance for Your Legal Needs

Useful Links

We know how stressful it can be if you’re facing investigation or being prosecuted. We also know how confusing the Criminal Justice System can be to anyone who doesn’t work within it every day, as we do. In an effort to clear up some of the confusion and, hopefully, to lighten the stress levels, we have prepared some helpful links to sources covering a range of topics.

 

 

No matter what your question relates to, one of the organisations on this list will be able to help you.

Womens Aidexplore more

Woman’s Aid are at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse.

Women’s aid – information-support

National Helplineexplore more

The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call Refuge for more information.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Victim Supportexplore more

Victim Support is an independent charity. They are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and they put them at the heart of thier organisation.

Victim Support

Legal Aidexplore more

Legal aid can help meet the costs of legal advice, family mediation and representation in a court or tribunal.

UK

Gov.uk – Legal Aid

Scotland

Mygov.scot – Legal Aid

Northern Ireland

Nidirect.gov.uk – Legal Aid

 

 

Citizens Adviceexplore more

Citizens Advice give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Citizens Advice

Young Mindsexplore more

The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.

Young Minds

Lucy Faithfullexplore more

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse.

http://Lucy Faithfull – Contact

Turn 2 Usexplore more

Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help

Turn2us

Mindexplore more

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Mind.org.uk – Contact

Grassroots Prevent Suicideexplore more

Grassroots is a UK leader in suicide prevention. We help to create safe spaces in our communities for lifesaving conversations about suicide. We support people to develop the skills and confidence needed to save lives.

UK Prevent Suicide

Drinkawareexplore more

The Drinkaware Trust is an independent UK-wide alcohol education charity, funded largely by voluntary and unrestricted donations from UK alcohol producers, retailers and supermarkets.

Drink Aware – Alcohol Support Services

Prisoners Familiesexplore more

The National Prisoners‘ Families Helpline offers support and information for people with a loved one in contact with the criminal justice system.

Prisoners Families

Talk to Frankexplore more

Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.

Talk To Frank – get help

Gam Careexplore more

The National Gambling Helpline gives confidential information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems in England, Scotland and Wales.

Gambling Helpline – Get Support

Narcotics Anonymousexplore more

NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.

UK NA – Homepage

PTSD Resolutionexplore more

PTSD Resolution is a charity (no. 1133118) that helps Veterans, Reservists and Families who are struggling to reintegrate into a normal work & family life because of trauma suffered during service in the armed forces.

PTSD Resolution – Homepage

SANEexplore more

SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. We work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. Please explore the icons below to find out how we help people.

Sane UK – Homepage

Shout 85258explore more

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 900,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support.

Shout 85258 – Get Help

The Calm Zoneexplore more

We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.

The Calm Zone – Homepage

Stop It Nowexplore more

Confidential Stop It Now! UK and Ireland helpline provides a safe space for people to talk about their concerns and get help to prevent child sexual abuse.

Stop It Now – preventing child sexual abuse

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