Alex Skeel was abused by his girlfriend receiving burns to 5% of his body, stab wounds and a brain injury. He was just ten days from death when he escaped. Jordan worth was the first female offender in the UK to be convicted of offences of controlling or coercive behaviour. 

 

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Small Act of Kindness:

Educate yourself on the signs of domestic abuse and post something on social media to show your support for October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

 

Helplines:

 

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline

The 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge is for women experiencing domestic abuse, their family, friends and others calling on their behalf.

 

Phone: 0808 2000 247





The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline (Northern Ireland)

The 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline (Northern Ireland) offers referral to a range of services to all women, men and children affected by domestic & sexual violence.

 

Phone: 0808 802 1414





Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline offers telephone information and support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage.

 

Phone: 0800 027 1234 (24/7)





Live Fear Free Helpline

Live Fear Free Helpline is a confidential, sign posting and information service for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in Wales.

 

Phone: 0808 80 10 800 (24 hours a day)

 

Men's Advice Line

Men's Advice Line offers confidential advice for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner.

 

Phone: 0808 801 0327 (weekdays 9am-5pm)

 

Abused Men in Scotland

Abused Men in Scotland supports men who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.

 

Phone: 0808 800 0024 (Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-9pm)





The ManKind Initiative

The ManKind Initiative provides confidential help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence.

 

Phone: 01823 334244 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)

 

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline

National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Domestic Violence helpline run by Galop, provides support to LGBT people suffering domestic abuse.

 

Phone: 0800 999 5428

 

Respect Phoneline

Respect Phoneline offers confidential advice and support to help domestic violence perpetrators stop being violent and abusive to their partners or ex-partners.

 

Phone: 0808 802 4040

 

Victim Support

Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.

 

Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7

Victim Support NI

Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.

 

Phone: 028 9024 3133

 

Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.

 

Phone: 0800 160 1985 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)





Sources:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0700912/abused-by-my-girlfriend

https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/miracle-lineker-baby-alex-becomes-domestic-abuse-ambassador-849947

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/04/16/controlling-girlfriend-first-woman-convicted-new-domestic-abuse/

https://www.thelawpages.com/court-cases/Jordan-Michelle-Worth-22697-1.law

https://www.familylawgroup.co.uk/site/blog/flg-news/abused-men-should-not-be-frightened-to-speak-out

https://www.bedfordshire.police.uk/news-and-appeals/jordan-worth-domestic-abuse-apr2018

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jordan-worth-body-language-expert-14031996