Domestic Abuse Prevention Resources

Welcome to the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre's resource hub, where we are committed to connecting individuals, families, and professionals in Gloucester with trusted domestic abuse prevention resources and healthy relationship support. Our resources provide guidance for early-stage intervention, coercive control awareness, and conflict resolution supporting a safer and stronger community across Gloucestershire.

 

 

 

 

Local & Gloucestershire-Based Services

Gloucestershire offers a range of specialist services for those experiencing or at risk of unhealthy relationships, coercive control, or abuse. Here are some key organisations in the county:

 

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse
​Support Service (GDASS)

GDASS offers support countywide to victims of domestic abuse, including crisis interventions, one-to-one and group work.

Visit gdass.org.uk or call 01452 726 570.

FearFree

As Gloucestershire's own perpetrator intervention charity, FearFree offers behaviour change programs focused on domestic abuse prevention. Visit fearfree.org.uk. 

 

Honour Thy Woman Group

This community-led group in Gloucester delivers outreach, peer mentoring, creative sessions, and wellbeing workshops for women aged 20 and over. Reach them at 07506 799 412 or honourthywomangroup.org.


 

STREET (Safe Teenage Relationship
Education & Empowerment Team)

STREET is a vital early-stage intervention service for 13-19-year-olds in Gloucestershire, offering emotional regulation and healthy relationships skills to those affected by or displaying signs of abuse.

Call 01452 228 802 or visit ygtglos.org.uk/street.

Gloucestershire Constabulary,
Modern Slavery Unit

For concerns around exploitation or trafficking, specially-trained officers can help: phone 101, or 999 in an emergency.
 

GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for
Refugees and Asylum Seekers)

This Gloucester-based charity provides advocacy, practical help, and emotional support for refugees and migrants facing displacement or exploitation. Call 01452 550528 or see garas.org.uk.

ISAC Project (Independent Stalking Advocacy Casework)

ISAC offers specialised advocacy for stalking victims, helping with risk assessments and safety planning.

Locally in Gloucester, this is available through GDASS (01452 726570) and FearFree (fearfree.org.uk01225 775276).​

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are looking for resources or guidance for identifying unhealthy patterns, remember that the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre is here for you.

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Professional Resources

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National Support & Helplines

 

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)

This 24/7 confidential helpline is there for anyone affected
by domestic abuse: 0808 2000 247.
Find more at refuge.org.uk.

Respect

Helping perpetrators seeking to change, as well as male victims and young people using violence. Reach their helplines on 0808 802 4040 (Respect Phoneline) and 0808 801 0327 (Men's Advice Line), or visit respect.uk.net.

Women's Aid

A nationwide federation providing support to women and children, with live chat and resources at womensaid.org.uk.

Galop

Specialist help for LGBTQ+ individuals facing domestic abuse:
0800 999 5428 or galop.org.uk.

Karma Nirvana

National helpline for those facing forced marriage or honour-based abuse. Find more at karmanirvana.org.uk.



 

Rights of Women, NCDV, and other specialist legal/advisory support

If you require legal advocacy, advice, or support for varied domestic abuse-related needs, Rights of Women (rightsofwomen.org.uk), the National Centre for Domestic Violence (ncdv.org.uk), and
other bodies offer guidance.

Mind and Samaritans

If you are affected by domestic abuse and need mental health support, Mind (mind.org.uk) offers tailored resources. Samaritans run a free 24/7 support line on 116 123 or see samaritans.org.

National Stalking Helpline

Expert, confidential advice for those experiencing stalking, run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust: 0808 802 0300 or stalkinghelpline.org, available Monday to Friday, 9:30am–4pm.

 

 

 

 

If You Are in Immediate Danger

 

If you or someone you know is in danger, dial 999 for urgent support.