Useful Contacts

Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Call 999 for an emergency.
Call 0345 456 4564 for all non–emergency enquiries.
Website: www.cambs.police.uk

English National Domestic Violence Helpline
Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Women’s Aid
Website: www.womensaid.org.uk

Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre
Please note that you can also volunteer to help.
Telephone: 01223 245 888
Website: www.cambridgerapecrisis.co.uk

Dabs Pathfinder Service
Qualified counsellors available to help you find the help you need. This is not a telephone counselling service but a chance to talk over what sort of help or counselling would suit you best. Provides information on specialist help available in your area and how to choose the right counsellor for you.
Telephone: 01255 852774
Website: www.dabspathfinder.org

Family Matters
Helpline and counselling for people of all ages who have experienced rape or childhood sexual abuse.
Telephone: 01474 537392
Website: www.familymattersuk.org

Roofie Foundation
Information, help and support relating to drug rape. 24 hour helpline.
Telephone: 0800 783 2980
Website: www.roofie.com

Victim Support
Trained volunteers give emotional support and practical advice and can accompany victims to police stations and court if needed and help with application for compensation.
Telephone: 0845 303 0900
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk

SupportLine
Details of rape crisis centres and other services for victims of rape or sexual assault across the UK.
Telephone: 01708 765200
Email: info@supportline.org.uk

CUSU Women’s Campaign
Website: www.womens.cusu.cam.ac.uk

Useful Websites

  • www.abuselaw.co.uk: A website which provides easy access to information for child and adult survivors of physical, sexual and psychological abuse on all aspects of this complex area of law.

  • www.survive.org.uk: A site set up by a survivor of rape.

  • www.courtroomadvice.co.uk: Step by step advice for going to court.