Other support:

There are other sources of support that could be help provide information. Here are a few.

Women's Support

STOP run groups for men who are violent and/or abusive to their partners. Leeds Women's Aid work with women experiencing domestic violence. The two organisations have teamed up to offer support to all women whose (ex-) partners use STOP's service.

The first priority of the STOP men's programme is to support you and keep you safe. If your (ex-)partner is attending the STOP programme, it is important for you to get support too (you can still get support from us if your (ex-) partner does not attend, or leaves, the STOP programme):

Confidentiality:

We will not inform your (ex-) partner that we are in contact with you. You are welcome to use out support without his knowledge as your safety is most important. If we are worried about you being at immediate risk of serious injury, or if we think a child is at risk of harm, we will tell someone who will be able to help you or the child.

Would you like to meet other women who've had similar experiences?

We are pleased to announce we now have two support groups running. One with creche facilities and the other on an evening. Please contact Amy: 07776 228 196 or email amy@leedswomensaid.org.uk

Just because your partner has rung us or attends the group, don't think you are safe. It takes time to change beliefs, behaviour and responses they have had through the years. Don't make the mistake of thinking things have changed. Your safety and those around you is your priority. You must take whatever action you feel is necessary for the safety of yourself and your family. If he's not safe, your not safe.

What we do in groups:

You can have a coffee and a chat with other women get information and support relaxation and art sessions trips out. The group is jointly run by S.T.O.P. and Leeds Women's Aid for more information, support and advice ring us on 0113 244 6007.

At the group we tell our stories;