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Domestic abuse

  • Restitute

    A support service for the people who care for survivors of sexual or violent crime, providing practical and emotional support delivered via weekly video calls.

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  • Reflect on your behaviour

    If your actions make your relationships a toxic place to be, it’s time to reflect on your behaviour and get the help you need.

    Working in partnership with Southend, Essex, and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB), our Reflect campaign works to confront domestic abuse in Essex.

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    Reflect on your behaviour | Essex Police

Restitute offer free practical and personalised support to 3rd party victims of crime based in the UK. They help parents, carers, siblings and other family members that support children who are survivors of sexual abuse. support@restitute.org

COMPASS

Compass is a central point of contact funded by Southend City Council, Essex County Council, Thurrock Council and Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to support victims of domestic abuse across Southend, Essex and Thurrock.  From 01 April 2025 they will become a point of contact for people who have engaged in abusive behaviour in their relationships and are seeking support.

COMPASS is delivered by a partnership of established domestic abuse support agencies; Safe Steps, Changing Pathways and The Next Chapter.  The aim is to provide a central point of access for callers to speak with a trained member of our team who will complete an assessment to ensure contact is made with the most appropriate support service. 

There is an easy to use online form for both the public and professionals wishing to make a referral.

Find out more on their website here.

Page published: 21 February 2025
Last updated: 19 December 2025