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Domestic Violence Emergency Legal Protection

A free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.

Domestic abuse is common in the UK and anyone can be a victim, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.

Our award-winning free service allows anyone who has recently suffered or been threatened with domestic violence to apply for an emergency court injunction.

This can sometimes be issued within 24 hours of making contact with us. We work in close partnership with the police, solicitors and other support agencies (Refuge, Women’s Aid etc) to help victims obtain speedy protection.

Make a referral for an Injunction

This is the single most impactive step forward in the protection of victims of domestic violence and their families. The speed at which orders can be secured, orders which are fair, necessary and proportionate, is unrivalled.

These orders are the difference between a victim believing the police can help them, and knowing that NCDV will provide a professional, fair, and qualified service to protect our most vulnerable members of society. Thank you!

Sussex Police

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support

We work in close partnership with the police, solicitors and other support agencies such as Refuge and Women’s Aid to help victims obtain speedy protection.

We Advise & Educate

We give free immediate advice on our helpline - 0800 970 2070 - and supply information on our website. Read More

We Provide Legal Support

We help you obtain an emergency injunction within 24 hours from when you first contact us. - Visit Refer Direct

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We give free training to police and agencies nationwide with our dedicated team of specialist trainers. Learn More

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Every review has a story to tell

At NCDV we take every client seriously which is why your feedback is so important to us. It means we can continue to serve you as best we can. Please leave us a review.

I referred a domestic violence victim to the NCDV as unfortunately there was limited options available to the Police at the time of our attendance. Within 24 hours of making my referral, I received an email informing me that the victim had been allocated a court, solicitor and would be guided through the process of a Non-Molestation Order. I made a follow up call with the victim who was very thankful to Police and the NCDV. The NCDV have allowed me to safeguard a vulnerable victim and provide her access to a legal process I cannot normally provide. Thank you.

PC Norvill

Lancashire Constabulary

I cannot thank all the people who I was in contact during a turbulent and difficult time in my life when I survived a physically and emotionally abusive relationship. All the people at NCDV were so supportive, attentive and caring towards me and gave me the strength to stand for my rights. If I didn’t get the confidence to make the decision to file a non molestation order against my ex partner from the NCDV, I wouldn’t have been safe today. Thank you to everyone who gave me sound legal advice, assisted in writing my legal statement and providing multiple support networks in the difficult time. Everyone is doing such a fantastic job and deserve all the credit and award.

Anonymous

Victim

I would just like to say that I use this service regularly and it is a brilliant tool to look at safeguarding victims who don’t really want the hassle of making a formal complaint and don’t want to be the reason their partner is arrested or taken to court (usually because the partner will use it against them, telling them its their fault etc.) By obtaining a restraining order, the emphasis is then put back on the suspect, its his actions and decisions after the issuing of the order will get him arrested and sent to court. Being able to tell victims that it is the suspects fault if they get arrested and taken to court and this decision is taken out of the victims hands seems to offer great relief to the victims. Like a heavy weight being lifted off their shoulders. For the many victims of domestic abuse out there, keep up the good work.

PC Carrington

West Mercia Police

Absolutely fantastic service, quick responses back to police and especially the contact being made with domestic victims after the referral has been completed. I have used the referral system for a few years now and always been kept up to date with regards to any referral as has the victim. I have had numerous victims inform me of the awesome work the staff at NCDV to do for them and how this has helped them in the future and prevent further contact being made by suspects or support further arrests when they breach any non-molestation orders that are put in place. Keep up the fantastic work and pray your service continues for many years to come. Without the support of NCDV in domestic cases I feel there would be far less positive results in domestic outcomes.

PC Matt Evans

Northamptonshire Police

I made a referral for a victim of domestic abuse who was very worried, she has had poor service from agencies in the past and had little faith that her police interaction would yield any results. She agreed to an NCDV referral and within less than 3 hours the victim had been contacted and lots of support had been put in place for her. Thank you for such great service, for both the victim and for the police!

PC Ben Foster

Wiltshire Police

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