Support for young people and children
We provide personalised support for children and young people who have experienced or are currently experiencing domestic abuse.
We offer tailored support, guidance, education, and resources to help them navigate their support needs and build a safer, healthier future.
Stop Domestic Abuse advice line
These services are provided by Stop Domestic Abuse.
You can call the advice line on 03300 165 112.
The advice line is available to anyone seeking advice, help, support or access to services. This includes victims and survivors, family and friends of someone experiencing abuse, and professionals.
If you are a professional, you can call the advice line or complete a referral form and email it to [email protected].
If you need to use a secure email address, you should email [email protected]
Children and Young People's Service
If your child is experiencing domestic abuse, this service provides one-to-one support, advice, education and assistance for school aged children and young people (4-17).
Group work
If your child is experiencing domestic abuse, there are a range of different groups designed to help them improve confidence and self-esteem, explore healthy relationships and look after their own safety.
Groups are available for young people aged 5-17. The advice line can provide details of groups currently available.
Further support
Advice line
- Phone: 03300 165 112
- Email: [email protected]
- Secure email address: [email protected]
Women's Aid
- The Survivor's Handbook – includes information on how children can be affected by domestic abuse and some top tips on how you can help your children
Hampshire County Council
NSPCC
- NSPCC has issued guidance for spotting and reporting the signs of abuse on their website NSPCC Helpline - available for anyone with concerns about a child to contact for professional advice and support
- NSPCC telephone number: 0808 800 5000
- NSPCC email: [email protected]
Childline
Childline is available for children and young people to reach out for help and support by phone or using their online chat service. They also provide specific guidance for young people on how to get help and what to do if they are worried about a friend.
- Childline website
- Childline telephone number: 0800 1111
Other organisations
- Operation Encompass – A scheme in Hampshire where the police work with schools to help children who have been exposed to domestic abuse at home
- Barnardo's – provides support to families affected by domestic abuse
- Family Lives – provides support through online forums
- Rights of Women – provides guidance about child contact arrangements
