The Ruth Foundation walks with women, men and children escaping domestic abuse — from the first confidential phone call to a safe, independent and fulfilling life.
Domestic abuse fractures whole families — so our support holds the whole family. From prevention and crisis intervention to safe accommodation, counselling, legal advocacy and financial independence, we stay beside survivors for as long as the journey takes.
Through Ruth for Women, our women-centred service, women and teenage girls receive telephone support, one-to-one and group work, advocacy and counselling — services run by women, built on listening to survivors.
"Abuse is an abuse of power. No one should ever be blamed for being abused."Our story and beliefs →
Crisis intervention and safe accommodation pathways — a confidential way out, the moment you're ready.
Emotional and psychological recovery — counselling, one-to-one and group support that starts with listening.
Legal advocacy, financial independence, employment and education support — rebuilding a life that's yours.
Children's recovery, community outreach and long-term empowerment — because leaving is only the beginning.
Abuse doesn't discriminate — and neither do we. Every service is free and confidential.
For a long time I thought the door was locked. It wasn't — I just needed someone to stand next to me while I opened it.
We speak in schools, train agencies and challenge the beliefs that let abuse hide — because the safest crisis is the one that never happens.
You don't have to have a plan. You don't even have to be sure. One call, and we'll take it from there — together.
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