Bede House
serving the community since 1938
Bede House Association, 351 Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey SE16 2JW
Registered Charity No: 303199 Registered Company No. 420386
What is Domestic Violence?
In 2001, the Greater London Authority defined ‘domestic violence’ as:
“…a particular form of crime where there is a pattern of behaviour characterised by the exercise of control and misuse of power by one person over another within an intimate/carer relationship. It can be manifested in a variety of ways, including (but not restricted to) physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse, and the imposition of social isolation, and it is most commonly a combination of them all.”
(The London Domestic Violence Strategy, p.3.)
For more information about domestic violence, including LBGT domestic violence,
lease click here
What can Bede House do to help?
Bede House has a team of dedicated and professionally trained caseworkers who offer practical and emotional support for families affected by domestic violence.
One caseworker within our team specialises in working with individuals experiencing LBGT domestic violence. You can call him directly on 020 7232 1107, or ask to be referred to him from the main-line.
Last year we helped over 500 clients and in over 4 out of 5 cases, the violence people make life safer for themselves.
We can help:
- Children, especially with understanding what's happening at home and reducing the negative effects of the domestic violence on them.
- You to explore your options and make choices you feel comfortable with.
We offer:
- Free, confidential and non-judgemental advice in a safe and friendly environment.
- Respect towards your individual choices. We will never put you under any pressure to do anything you don’t want to do, and we will offer you professional advice and support, whatever decisions you make.
- Information and advice on safety, housing, legal matters, immigration, benefits and other practical issues. For a basic guide to these issues, follow the relevant links on this website.
- Advice over the phone or in person. We can meet at our office or somewhere else safe for you – at a Children’s centre or doctor’s surgery, or, when it’s safe, at your home.
- Someone who will listen to you and provide emotional support.
Above all…
- We aim to empower you and help you feel more comfortable and confident, in your relationships and your life.
An interview with Natasha,
one of Bede’s caseworker
Aired on 1st of September
Presented by: Sounding Out
What to do if you are at risk right now…
For support or to discuss your options call free and in confidence, or to make an
appointment:
020 72379162
hatehurts@bedehouse.org.uk
between 9.30 and
4.30 Monday to Friday.
0808 2000 247
for the 24 hr phone-line run by
Refuge and Women’s Aid
Emergency,
dial 999 for the police.
GET HELP NOW!
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Services offered by Bede House Association
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Housing, legal, and immigration advice
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LBGT domestic violence
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Men’s services
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Culturally or ethnically specific community groups
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Children’s welfare
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Women’s refuges
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Domestic violence provisions offered by non-specialist agencies such as the police, social services, and the NHS.
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