Karma Nirvana
Established in 1993 Karma Nirvana was the first specialist charity for the victims and survivors of Honour Based Abuse in the UK. Founded by Dr Jasvinder Sanghera CBE following her own escaped from a forced marriage at 15 years old and the loss of her sister to Honour Based Abuse. The charity runs workshops and online learning for professionals and frontline practitioners and campaign with parliamentarians and policy-makers. Karma Nirvana run support for victims and survivors of Honour Based Abuse including:
A national Honour Based Abuse Helpline. The helpline is safe, confidential and free, it is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
The Sanctuary Support Scheme (Leeds Only). This scheme provides comprehensive support to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced Honour Based Abuse or Forced-Marriage. This service offers emotional, practical and advocacy support. Note – referrals to the scheme can only be done by professionals at this time.
Availability: National with the exception of The Sanctuary Support Scheme which is currently only based in Leeds.
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