Calls to the national #domesticviolence helpline were up 25% last month. Visits to the @SEAresource website by more than 50%. Women trapped at home with abusers because of #covid19 are desperately looking for help and info. Here’s a thread of useful resources: 1/9

If you're in immediate danger, CALL 999. The police will come to your home if you need them. Dial 55 on your keypad if it’s too dangerous to speak. More info on what to do if you need to call for help but can’t speak: https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Documents/research-learning/Silent_solution_guide.pdf 2/9

The National Domestic Violence Helpline run by RefugeCharity is still running 24 hours: 0808 2000 247 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/  Domestic violence services and refuges are open and there to support you. CALL 999 in an emergency 3/9

If you feel you can't speak on the phone you can live chat with @WomensAid support workers. Currently open 10am-12pm Mon to Fri https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/  CALL 999 in an emergency 4/9

If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and have concerns about your finances or economic freedom during this period, @SEAresource is regularly updating this info sheet: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Spotting-the-signs-during-coronavirus.pdf 5/9

If you work in domestic abuse support, money and debt advice, housing or financial services and are supporting clients affected by domestic abuse during this crisis @SEAresource is constantly updating info. Get in touch for the latest fact sheets: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/resources/#1568890086714-1dc1e4f6-0611 6/9

If you’re a man experiencing abuse, call the Men’s Advice Line. Open Monday to Friday. Hours vary so check the website first. 0808 801 0327 https://mensadviceline.org.uk/  7/9

If you’re a #housing professional, @DAHAlliance
has a very useful info and resources on how Covid-19 might be affecting clients who are experiencing abuse: https://www.dahalliance.org.uk/resources/information-on-covid-19/ 8/9

If you want more general info how Corona Virus is affecting victims of abuse, and what expert organisations are asking the government to do to help, the @WomensAid Covid-19 resource hub has lots of info, as well as support for women who need help: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-resource-hub/ 9/9