Drop in service & Support for women affected by domestic violence in Putney, Southfields and Roehamp
If you, or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, and you want some support and advice, there's a drop in service available for residents of Southfields, Putney and Roehampton (for women only) on a Wednesday morning from 10am - 12.30pm called the One Stop Shop. It's in the Picasso Building, Minstead Gardens, Roehampton, SW15 4EE. Ring the CAW bell. Tel 0300 330 1169. There's free legal and housing advice, social welfare advice, support and help from specially trained people. They can also help with stalking. The national domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247It's not only women who get abused, but at the moment this particular service is there only for women. For all kinds of domestic abuse the following site has all the useful information and contact details on it:https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/There are areas of SW15 where numbers of domestic violence are known to be quite high, and others where it's thought to be low. Truth is we don't know, as police are often the last to be called due to the many complicated factors involved. It affects all levels of society. If you need help, go and see them in Minstead Gardens. It's confidential and they're there to help you.
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