On the brink of homelessness, Violet found Liberty House.
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Read the articleRising Sun is here to support you or someone you know live free and heal from domestic abuse. Whatever stage of the journey you're at, we're here for you.
Together with victim-survivors, professional agencies and our community, we empower and support adults and children impacted by domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
Rising Sun supports women and children affected by domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe. We aim to prevent domestic abuse and provide specialist services which are survivor-centred, trauma-informed and gender-responsive. We work in partnership with survivors and other professionals to bring about lasting change, and advocate for survivors to ensure their voice is heard and listened to.
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Out of hours support
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year or live chat via their website (live chat available Monday to Friday, 3pm – 10pm).
Urgent support
If you are in immediate danger call 999 or 999BSL
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