There are 10 other independent support services encompassed within the Victim Care Merseyside service include:

Child exploitation  - support for any young person affected by sexual or criminal exploitation.

  • Catch 22 - 0797 924 1502

Hate crime - if you have been affected by hate you can access support tailored to the type of abuse you have suffered:

  • Racial or religious hate crime - Anthony Walker Foundation - 0151 237 3974
  • Disability hate crime - Daisy Inclusive UK - 0151 261 0309
  • LGBTQ+ hate crime - Citizens Advice Liverpool - 0151 522 1400 ext 5006

If you don't feel comfortable speaking to the police, you can report a hate crime anonymously and in confidence 24/7 to independent charity Stop Hate UK - 0800 138 1625

Harmful practices - support for victims of culturally specific abuse and harmful practices, including 'honour'-based abuse, forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

  • Savera UK - 0800 107 072

Murder or manslaughter - emotional and practical support for any family affected by homicide, including culpable road deaths.

  • Families Fighting for Justice (FFfJ) - 0151 709 2994

Rape and sexual assault - dedicated aftercare support service for anyone affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives.

  • RASA Merseyside - 0151 558 1801
  • Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) - 0330 363 0063 / 01744 877987

Restorative Justice - get help to get answers in the wake of a crime through Restorative Justice.

  • Restorative Solutions - 0737 780 0254

 

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