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Live Fear Free Helpline

The Live Fear Free Helpline provides 24-hour free advice and support for those who are experiencing or know someone experiencing, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Advice on staying safe is available on the Live Fear Free website: https://gov.wales/live-fear-free/staying-safe-during-coronavirus-emergency

Police are still responding to domestic abuse and sexual violence calls. In an emergency call 999 and if you need silent support, call 999 and then press 55.
Violence against women specialist support services continue to be open to support victims and are operating remotely.

Welsh Women’s Aid Bystander toolkit

Welsh Women’s Aid has developed a Bystander toolkit, consisting of specific advice and information for concerned neighbours, engaged volunteers and others to ensure they can safely raise awareness and signpost to support.
The toolkit can be accessed via the following link: https://www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/campaigning/covid-19-bystander-toolkit/

Violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV): Online Training

The Welsh Government has made its VAWDASV online learning module accessible to all as a temporary measure during coronavirus outbreak. This will support anyone who is still in a position to help to be able to recognise the signs of abuse and know how they can safely help.

The 45-minute online training can be accessed through the guest log on https://learning2.wales.nhs.uk/course/view.php?id=71

Please find below links to Welsh Women’s Aid resources explaining different forms of VAW, a list of VAW support services and COVID resources.