The MOD’s Safeguarding Team have released a video providing advice for anyone in the Armed Forces community affected by domestic abuse.
See it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt6cvtmy6pY
You are not alone - there are many agencies who can help:
In an emergency call 999
No Defence for Abuse
British Army Says NO to Domestic Abuse
At unit/establishment level:
• Your local military/civil police
• Unit Welfare Officer
• Padre or
• Medical Centre.
Professional welfare service:
All welfare workers in the Army Welfare Service are trained to deal with incidents of domestic abuse and can guide you and your family.
AWS’ Intake and Assessment Team can be contacted via
RC-AWS-IAT-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk or Tel 01904 882053 (civ)
94777 3053 (mil).
Civil Servants should inform the civil police.
The Defence Business Services - Employee Wellbeing Service can provide welfare support.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
External services:
Your local HIVE and Citizens Advice have details of local and national domestic abuse support services.
Aurora New Dawn have trained counsellors in domestic abuse who work with Service families. Contact them at: info@aurorand.org.uk, Tel 023 9247 9254.
Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247, Online live chat, Web form.
The Men’s Advice Line run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically for male victims. info@mensadviceline.org.uk,
0808 801 0327
For further guidance and information:
No Defence for Abuse - MOD DA Strategy.
Domestic abuse: guidance and support for the armed forces community.
Domestic Abuse: Help is Available.