Southall Black Sisters was founded in 1979 and has been lobbying the government for the rights of Black and minority women since then. The organisation supports Black and minority women and children in cases of domestic violence and their family and friends in cases of murder or suicide. The team speaks multiple Asian and African languages. Their front-line support includes:

• Southall Black Sisters Domestic Abuse Helpline – a national helpline for free, non-judgemental advice, information and guidance on domestic and sexual abuse. The helpline is open between 9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It is closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm for lunch.

• Email support – there is support offered for those who cannot for whatever reason use a phone. The email support is via their website.

• Violence and abuse case work – if you are living in Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Richmond, Sutton, Kingston or Croydon you are eligible to access Southall Black Sisters’ support working with you to ensures your safety, access to legal advice and representative, securing support from services such as the police, social services, housing authorities and refuges, providing you with practical and emotional support to empower you to rebuild your life and independence.

Availability: Domestic Violence Helpline – National

Forced marriage – National

Casework – Ealing – Hounslow – Hillingdon – Richmond –Sutton – Kingston - Croydon

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