You may have seen viral messages about how to help survivors of domestic abuse during Covid-19 using code words. We know that lots of people want to help survivors and many are suggesting to do that through code words

If you want to help survivors, please share this info (1/4)

Community codewords can work well in places of work or between friends, but ad hoc word schemes – though well intentioned – can risk confusion and not practically help survivors reach the support they need. (2/4)

The Women’s Aid website has links to Live Chat, information, support services and details of helplines here: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ (3/4)

If you are living with an abusive partner, try to keep a mobile phone on you and do not be afraid to call 999 in an emergency. If you can’t speak after calling 999, there is a system called Silent Solution – press 55 on your phone and the police will know you can’t speak (4/4)