Throughout the Channel Islands, help is available for people who are victims of domestic abuse. The following organisations and helplines provide a range of support services. Below are the ways to contact them:
Helpful Contacts:
In an emergency, always call The States of Jersey Police on 999 for immediate help. Our non-emergency number is (01534) 612612.
Jersey Domestic Abuse Support works with victims (male and female) of domestic abuse to help them access services to keep them and their children safe. Referral can be made through any agency or by the individual him/herself. They also have an online chat function and specific COVID-19/lockdown advice which is available in different languages.
Call 01534 880505 or email info@jdas.je
Jersey Women's Refuge is a confidential service which offers support, advice and safe accommodation to female victims of domestic abuse. The 24 hour helpline number is 0800 7356836. They can also be contacted on 01534 873288 or email info@jerseywomensrefuge.org
Victims First Jersey help anyone affected by crime, not only those who experienced it directly, but also friends and family. Support is available at any time and for however long you may need.
Call 0800 7351612 or email victimsfirstjersey@gov.je
JAAR provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors of rape and sexual assault and their families that includes a dedicated helpline, website, on site counselling and access to highly qualified and specially trained counselors and psychotherapists. Call 01534 482800.
The Children and Families Hub provides information, advice and support for families and young people. Our aim is make sure you get the right help, at the right time. Contact the helpline 01534 519000 or email childrenandfamilieshub@gov.je
Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to fight crime. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 if you are worried about someone’s safety.
For children and young people:
The YES Project provides young people with free confidential, information, advice and counselling. Call their FREE number 0800 7350 010 or 01534 280530 or email yes@jys.je you can also text them on 07797 778424
NSPCC Jersey are working to protect children today and prevent abuse from happening tomorrow.
Call 0808 800 5000
Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
Call 0800 1111