Let's Talk

Let’s Talk is a creative project that involves using the arts to develop innovative services for families affected by domestic violence. Let's Talk have some good resources to encourage children to talk about their experiences and feelings, including a book of creative ideas.

Website: http://letstalkproject.co.uk/?page_id=10

Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART™)(NSPCC)

In the NSPCC's 'Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART™)' groups, children and mothers can talk to each other about domestic abuse, learn to communicate and rebuild their relationship.

The service, which has been recognised by the Home Office, also provides children and mothers with an opportunity to meet others who have lived through similar experiences.

For further information: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services-children-families/dart

Refuge

Refuge provides specialist support to women, children and some men escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence.

Support for children

https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/children/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk  (access live chat Monday - Friday, 3pm -

10pm)

Hideout (Women's Aid)

A web resource for children themselves. Women’s Aid have created this space to

help children understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action.

Website: https://thehideout.org.uk/children/home/

Freedom Programme

Freedom Programme is a domestic violence programme which was created by Pat Craven and evolved from her work with perpetrators of domestic violence. The programme provides information, not therapy.

Website: https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/

Bright Sky App

Bright Sky is a mobile app and website for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else. The app can be downloaded for free via the app stores.

Launched in partnership with Vodafone, the app includes questionnaires to assess the safety of a relationship, and a section on dispelling myths around domestic and sexual abuse.

The website is focused on how to spot the signs of domestic abuse, advice on how to support someone you have concerns for, and ways to find help.

The app is available in 5 languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Polish and Welsh.

Download for android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newtonmobile.hestia&hl=en_GB&gl=US

Download for iOs: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bright-sky/id1105880511

Protective Behaviours (Safety Net)

Protective Behaviours is a safety awareness and resilience building programme

which helps children and adults to recognise any situation where they feel worried or

unsafe, such as feeling stressed, bullied or threatened; and explores practical ways

to keep safe.

https://www.safety-net.org.uk/protective-behaviours/