Panahghar

Panahghar provides free dedicated BAME multi lingual support, advice and advocacy and access to safe refuge for victims and their families of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse in Coventry and Leicester. If English is not your first language, contact us on 0800 055 6519.

Through this helpline we support victims of domestic abuse, sexual and other gendered abuse by working to relieve physical or mental distress and breaking down barriers and stigmas through safe refuge, advice, therapy, outreach, training and more.

This helpline is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week so know we are always there for you when you need it.

Remember, if you or someone you know needs immediate help and it is an emergency, please call 999. If you cannot speak, wait to be connected, then press 55 and the police will attend.

We also provide other helplines "run in partnership" with different organisations that may suit your needs:

The W est Midlands forced marriage and 'honour' based abuse helpline supports those affected directly by forced marriage and 'honour' based abuse. This partnership is rub by Panahghar, Roshni and SWAN.
The 'Safe to Talk' helpline gives support to all members of the community related to domestic violence and abuse. This partnership is run by Panahghar and Coventry Haven and Relate.

"I would have had a lot of language barriers and building up the trust was hard. My support worker can understand me easily and I have confidence in sharing my life story. Our support workers are from similar cultural backgrounds and understand my background very deeply. It was easy to trust out support workers and the team of Panahghar to share what we have been through." Domestic Abuse Victim

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Partnerships

Panahghar are always open to connecting and working with new people, other charities, researchers and organisations to see if a partnership is suitable.
Careers

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Case Studies

Panahghar's services support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women fleeing domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse. Here are some case studies of some of our service users that Panahghar has helped.
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The Hope Project Wraparound

The Hope Project provides wraparound and outreach services to the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community in Leicester affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse.
"Safe to Talk" Helpline

This helpline service is for victim and family advice for all members of the community. The service can provide information and community-based support and also includes a children and young people’s provision. This helpline is run in partnership with Panahghar and Coventry Haven. Call the "Safe to Talk" Helpline on 0800 111 4998.
West Midlands Forced Marriage and ‘Honour’ Based Abuse Helpline

Forced marriage is illegal in the UK. If you or someone you know is at risk of forced marriage or ‘honour’ based abuse please contact the West Midlands Forced Marriage and ‘Honour’ Based Abuse Helpline on 0800 953 9777. We also offer outreach support.
IDVA

Specialist Independent Domestic Abuse Advisors (IDVA) service and advocacy support to domestic abuse victims from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee in their own communities.
Support Groups

At Panahghar, we offer group sessions to our service users that range from educational sessions to build on their understanding of what domestic, sexual and gendered abuse is to creative classes and relaxed coffee mornings.
Outreach

Support in the community is vital for abuse victims who may not wish to leave their abusive relationship or want to leave but are not ready to yet. Panahghar’s outreach services across Coventry enables us to put safety measures and support in place for those who are still at home for the victim and their children.
Refuge

Panahghar provides safe emergency supported refuge in Coventry and Leicester for BME survivors of domestic, sexual and gendered abuse. The refuges offer not only accommodation but also emotional support, legal advice and practical help.
Our story

Panahghar have been supporting Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority victims and their families of domestic, sexual and other gendered abuse for over 40 years in Coventry, Leicester and the West Midlands.
Help for children and young people

If your family is being affected by domestic, sexual or gendered abuse and you are concerned about your child, it is important to make clear that domestic violence and abuse is not the child’s or young person’s fault. Panahghar has a specialist Family Support Officer in Coventry that gives support to the children and young people in our supported accommodation and communities.
How to refer

If you are concerned for someone else and suspect they may be experiencing domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse, Panahghar can help you with referral support and advice.