Other support:
There are other sources of support that could be help provide information. Here are a few.
Temporarily Suspended.
Please call 0113 244 6007 for further information.
Women's Support
As well as groups for men who are violent and/or abusive to their partners, STOP
now offers 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):
- To ensure you know what to expect from the programme (including that your partner may not change)
- To help you deal with your (ex-) partner's behaviour
- To help you plan your safety
- To help you build your strength and confidence to make choices and move forward
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 a support group running, however
we do not offer créche facilities at this time. If you are interested in attending the
group please contact us on 013 2446007, Monday to Friday between 9am and
4pm or email administrator@stoponline.org.
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 the safety of 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, you´re not safe.
What we do in groups:
At the group we tell our stories;
- listen and support each other
- learn from each other how abusive and controlling relationships work
- help each other to build our confidence and self-belief
- support each other to move on in our lives and make changes when we're ready