Information for victims or witnesses of a crime
If you have recently arrived from overseas, and have seen or been a victim of any war crimes or crimes against humanity, report it to the Metropolitan Police War Crimes team. We will treat all provided information with the strictest of confidence.
Visit the Metropolitan Police website for more information on what is a war crime.
To report a war crime or get advice:
- fill in the online report a war crime form on the Metropolitan Police website
- call 101 at any time
- visit a local police station
Other support organisations
- Redress seeks justice and reparation for survivors of torture
- Amnesty International investigates and expose human rights abuses around the world
- Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world
- Freedom from torture provides specialist psychological therapy to help asylum seekers and refugees who have survived torture
Protecting adults and children from abuse
Are you worried for your own safety or the safety of someone you know?
If you or someone you know is a victim of violence or abuse from a family member or partner, call the Police on 101, or if it's an emergency call 999.
You have the right under Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) to know if your current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse. Call the police on 101 to make a request.
Protecting children
If you think a child is at risk of harm or neglect:
- phone: 01344 352005
- email: mash@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
See our protecting children page for more information and support.
Protecting adults
If you are concerned about someone, or yourself, contact:
- adult social care: 01344 351500 (or 01344 351999 during out of hours)
- Berkshire Women's Aid: 0808 801 0882 (supports women and men)
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
- Thames Valley Police: in an emergency call 999 or non-emergency call 101
See our protecting adults page for more information and support.
For a full list of contact details, please visit our help and support for domestic abuse page.