Domestic abuse: housing advice and support

​​Register with the Housing Advice Service

For information, advice and support in all aspects of housing, register with the Housing Advice Service.

FREEDA​​

FREEDA (formerly the Women's Refuge) is a 24/7 service to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.

Services include a safe house and a 24/7 helpline.

Their staff offer:

• emotional and practical support
• discuss safety needs, your options and your rights

FREEDA website

Shelter Trust​

Shelter Trust is Jersey's largest provider of homelessness services.

It offers women only provision at Venetia House exclusively for homeless, abused or disadvantaged women.

Shelter Trust website

Jersey Domestic Abuse Support (JDAS)

JDAS is an independent service developed to protect and support victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

Qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA's) offer support and advice to develop long-term safety solutions for men, women and their families.

Jersey Domestic Abuse Support website

Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR)

JAAR offers support for survivors of rape and sexual assault and their families.

They establish and maintain a supporting framework that includes a dedicated helpline, website and trained counsellors.

Jersey Action Against Rape website

Dewberry House

Dewberry House offers support for children, young people and adults who have experienced rape or sexual assault.

Services include forensic examinations, counselling and ongoing support.

Dewberry House website

Violence Against Women and Girls

Find information on the campaign to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls​.

Sexual offences​ law

Find information on Jersey's sexual offences legislation in the sexual offe​nces law.