We have included a host of website links, which will provide you with information on many aspects of the legal environment. Please note however, that we are not responsible for the contents contained within any of these websites, and inclusion of a link, does not imply endorsement by Ismail & Co. of the site.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
Victim Support
www.victimsupport.org.uk
If you’ve been affected by crime, Victim Support can give you the support you need to move forward. The services are free, confidential and available to anyone in England and Wales.
Solace Women’s aid
www.solacewomensaid.org
Solace Women’s Aid is an independent charity working across London, providing life-saving support to more than 11,000 women and children survivors of domestic and sexual violence a year.
Asian Women’s Resource Centre
www.asianwomencentre.org.uk
It is our aim to prevent domestic abuse by helping women and children to receive essential, practical and emotional support in the future, so that they can re- build their lives, with the appropriate funding and financial support being achieved.
Domestic Violence Support
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
As its name suggests, domestic violence describes threatening or abusive behaviour in a domestic environment. This could be within a romantic relationship, or it could be within a family setting. The word ‘violence’ refers to aggressive, controlling or manipulative behaviour. This can be physical or emotional.
Refuge supports abused women
www.refuge.org.uk
Refuge supports abused women. Refuge supports 3,800 women and children on any given day through a range of services, including refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach and culturally specific services.
Criminal Courts Review Commission
www.ccrc.gov.uk
We are the independent public body set up to investigate possible miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Bar Council
www.barcouncil.org.uk
The Bar Council provides a range of services to members of the Bar.