Crossroads Domestic Abuse Helpline

Crossroads Derbyshire is dedicated to helping people break free from domestic abuse and build a safer future for themselves and their families. We offer a range of confidential support and advisory services to adults, young people and children regardless of age , sex or gender. Community Outreach We provide domestic abuse outreach support for adults living in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. We support adults to leave abusive relationships and empower them with emotional and practical help to keep safe. We offer support with housing, legal issues and recovery work. Children & Young People One-to-one support Support for children who have experienced domestic abuse. We use specialist resources, craft and games to offer a safe and reassuring space where children and young people can talk about their experiences and understand they are never to blame. Specialist counselling is also available if appropriate.

Me2 Group Work Using specialist resources, games and arts & crafts, we support children and young people to manage their safety and to recover and move on from experiences of domestic abuse.

Making Positive Choices A RESPECT-accredited programme for young people and their families, providing intensive, one-to-one support to children and young people in Derbyshire who are at risk of harming intimate partners, family members or their peers.

More info: https://makingpositivechoices.co.uk/

Counselling We provide counselling and aftercare to survivors of domestic abuse and help them to improve their mental health. We focus on a healthy, safe future for all the family.

The Freedom Programme The Freedom Programme is a 12-week course for women who have experienced domestic abuse. It provides a chance to make sense of your experiences and to heal with others who have experienced similar. We explore common attitudes and beliefs about domestic abuse and challenge some myths.

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Stalking Advocacy

Stalking is a pattern of fixated, obsessive and unwanted behaviour which is repeated and persistent, and causes you to feel alarm and distress, and/or fear violence.

Stalking is illegal and help is available to those experiencing this. Crossroads Derbyshire offer specialised stalking advocacy support for high-risk stalking cases and referrals are made to us by the police and remedi (Victim Support).