Domestic, Sexual Abuse/violence

Aurora New Dawn offers safety, support, advocacy and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence for anyone over 16 years of age. We also offer a bespoke service for victims in the Armed Forces.

Rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children is endemic within our society.

Society and individuals within it, need to become more aware of the prevalence and impact of such crimes on victims and take responsibility for the prevention and detection of such abuse, and the facilitation of recovery processes.

CIS’ters was set up in September 1995 by Gillian, a female survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a member of her immediate family.

Our mission is to raise awareness of the existence of sexual abuse during childhood and to highlight the needs of those directly and indirectly affected. We are a peer based organisation and offer adult females, who as female children were sexually abused within a family environment, the opportunity to join CIS’ters as a member.

Please Note: Our website also includes information to help the wider community of victim/survivors, friends and non-abusing family, plus professionals.

Stop Domestic Abuse is an innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse.
We don’t just protect and work with victims, we help perpetrators, the police and many other organisations.
We are currently running sessions online, so please use the referral link on the website

Domestic Abuse Support - We Can Help You

We have a range of different options we can offer based on your individual circumstances.

LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advisors - Our Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) provide support to LGBTQ+ people currently at high risk of Domestic Abuse from partner(s), ex-partner(s), or family members. This includes support for LGBTQ+ people who are experiencing or are at risk of honour-based violence/abuse (HBVA), forced marriage, stalking, and coercive controlling behaviours.

Reclaim Team - Our Reclaim team offers support to those who are currently or have previously experienced Domestic Abuse from a partner(s), ex-partner(s), or family member(s) and may not require support from an IDVA.

You will be allocated your own dedicated caseworker who will provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where you can discuss the issues you have been experiencing and support you to make informed decisions about your situation.

We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

Our team has decades of experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse.

Our helplines are open to anyone LGBT+ in the UK, as well as friends, family members, and professionals who may be concerned about an LGBT+ person who is facing abuse.

You can refer yourself into our services, or you can refer someone to us if you are a professional working with someone who might need our help.

PARCS is an organisation based in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire which works with people who have been sexually violated at any time and/or experienced domestic abuse. PARCS provides free specialist counselling and psychotherapy to all genders and sexual orientations, aged 18 and above.

PARCS Helpline provides emotional and listening support, help with practical information and guidance, and help with understanding and accessing relevant services and information. The service is available to anyone who has been affected by sexual violence, rape and/or domestic abuse living in Portsmouth and Southeast Hampshire, including friends and family of survivors.

Stop Domestic Abuse is an innovative and unique provider of all services to those affected by domestic abuse.

Hampshire Rape and Sexual Assault Counselling (Hampshirerasac) is a portal that offers a list of services that are available for children, young adults and adults in Hampshire who have suffered from abuse.

Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides comprehensive support, advice and forensic medical examination services to people who have experienced rape or sexual assault throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Treetops is a 24/7 service operating 365(6) days a year and staffed by Crisis Workers and Sexual Offence Examiners. Most people engage with Treetops through the Police but self referrals are accepted.
Our team of Crisis Workers offer 24/7 telephone support. The Crisis Worker can talk you through your options and provide information on the support available. In addition, they can refer and/or signpost you to a range of services including the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service and therapeutic support. Treetops SARC also has a Young Persons ISVA (YPISVA) who can offer practical and emotional support. A Sexual Offence Examiner is a qualified forensic doctor or nurse, who can provide a forensic medical examination and medical aftercare such as emergency contraception and sexual health advice.
The service Treetops SARC provides is free to access and confidential. We will only share your details with other services or agencies with your consent unless there is a concern that you or someone else is at risk of serious harm. We have a legal duty to share information with other services if you are under 18.
We are in a discreet and secure location with free onsite parking.

Help after crime
The Victim Care Service delivered by Victim Support provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by crime who are residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight aged 4 upwards. Our aim is to help you cope and recover from the effects of crime, in a way that suits you. We know that crime can impact people in many different ways, that's why we provide tailored support based on an individual's needs.