The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the national charity for personal safety. It aims to create a safer society and enable people to live safer lives, providing practical personal safety advice for everyone, everyday, everywhere.

The Samaritans: If you need to talk to someone in confidence, you can call The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90. They are available 24 hours a day so you can call at any time of the day or night. If you prefer you can send an email to jo@samaritans.org and someone will reply to you within 24 hours. Alternatively you can write a letter to your local branch or drop in to a branch to talk. See Website

Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. They provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience and also aim to promote and advance the rights of victims and witnesses in all aspects of criminal justice and social policy. Victim Support offers a comprehensive service and is committed to welcoming and involving minority and disadvantaged groups throughout the organisation.

The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. The purpose of  the Home Office is to work with individuals and communities to build a safe, just and tolerant society enhancing opportunities for all and in which rights and responsibilities go hand in hand, and the protection and security of the public are maintained and enhanced.

Citizens Advice Bureau 'Adviceguide' gives basic advice and information on your rights. It gives you a broad outline of where you stand and what you can do, but if you cannot find what you are looking for there, you should contact a Citizens Advice Bureau directly. 'Adviceguide' has a link to www.nacab.org.uk where there is a directory of CABx which people can use to find their nearest bureau.

Women's Aid Federation of England (Women's Aid) is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Our mission is to advocate for abused women and children and to ensure their safety.

BBCi Crime is packed with practical crime prevention tips and advice for you and your family. It also profiles crime fighting organisations across the UK and internationally and also offers support advice for those who have been affected by crime as well as a comprehensive A to Z of Drugs and a discussion forum.

Crown Prosecution Service

Criminal Justice Process: Information for victims, witnesses and about the criminal justice process

Victims Code of Practice – services victims can expect to receive from the Criminal Justice System

Probation Service

Prison Service - help for victims

MP – locate your MP

OVERSEAS

Support for Stalking Victims in the USA - National Crime Victims Center, USA, Stalking Resource Centre

Support for crime victims in the EU - European forum for victim services with links to relevant countries’ organizations.