Welcome to our domestic abuse resources area.
We have provided a number of useful links for external sources that can assist in understanding the issues that surround domestic abuse.
Our Services:
We support both men and women who are concerned about their behaviour in their relationships, to understand this and make positive changes.
Men are supported through our Bridging to Change Programme.
Women are supported through out Women's Behaviour Change Programme.
If you wanted information on how we can help, click the links above or call us on 0161 873 1100 (ext. 2).
Respect:
If you are concerned about your behaviour, you can contact Respect via their helpline, email or webchat. They help both male and female perpetrators, in heterosexual or same-sex relationships who are looking for help to stop.
Concerned about somebody else?
If you are worried about the behaviour of somebody you know, you are also welcome to contact Respect. You may be a partner, ex-partner, friend, family member or frontline worker who has concerns. You will be offered information, support and advice.
Support for Women & Children
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, please contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline.
End The Fear (Greater Manchester)
Saheli (Greater Manchester)
Support for Male Victims
If you are experiencing abuse, please contact the Men's Advice Line.
LGBTQ Support
If you are a member of the LGBTQ community and would like support, information and advice, please contact Galop.
Forced Marriage
Government guidance, advice & information
Government Guidelines for professionals
Karma Nirvana (Forced marriage & honour based violence)
Additional websites:
More Resources:
CDs
Speaking peace: connecting with others through non-violent communication - Marshall Rosenberg
Mindfulness - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Youtube
Mindfulness - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Vulnerability and Shame - Brene Brown (TED Talk)
Non-violent communication - Marshall Rosenberg
Parenting
How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk - Adel Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Picking Up The Pieces After Domestic Violence: A practical resource for supporting parenting - Kate Iwi & Chris Newman
Adolescent Violence to Parents Information Sheet
Books
Violent No More - Michael Paymar
Why Does He Do That? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men - Lundy Bancroft
Coercive Control: How men entrap women in personal life by - Evan Stark
From Vinegar To Honey - Ron Leifer
Non-violent communication - Marshall Rosenberg
Daring Greatly - Brene Brown
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World - Mark Williams & Danny Penman
