Violence against women and girls

Domestic abuse

Learn what domestic abuse is, and what signs to spot, on the Refuge website.

Refuges works with people from any background, gender or sexuality and offers culturally sensitive support and advice. 

Contact Refuge by:

• calling 0118 214 7150
• emailing sdas@refuge.org.uk 

If you are a professional looking to refer a survivor to SDAS, use the referral form (DOCX, 142.11 KB).

You can also speak to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for advice and support by calling 0808 2000 247. 

Housing and domestic abuse

If are not a Southwark council tenant, and want to discuss your housing situation, contact our housing teams to discuss your needs and options. 

If you're a Southwark council tenant call your Resident Services officer. They may be able to help you find accommodation in or outside the borough.

Shelter has information on homelessness and domestic abuse that you may find helpful.

Sanctuary Scheme

If you want to stay in your home and get help to make it more secure, our Sanctuary Scheme might be able to help with installing additional safety measures. You can contact SDAS to discuss the Sanctuary Scheme by: 

• calling 0118 214 7150
• emailing sdas@refuge.org.uk 

There are other organisations that can help with housing issues outside of the council. If you want to speak to an independent organisation, like a charity, you can find a list of organisations on our Housing support page.

Help for people worried about their own behaviour

If you are worried about your own behaviour or that you are behaving in an abusive way, you can get help and advice.

If you are using violence in your relationships, you can get advice from Waythrough. 

Contact them by:

• calling 020 7633 9181
• emailing dvip.vpp@waythrough.org.uk

Respect 

Respect work with perpetrators, male victims, and young people using violence in their close relationships.

They can be contacted through their website or by calling 0808 8024040.