Helpline for Victims of Abuse in the Jewish Community
Do you feel that you are being abused in your home, your community or your workplace?
Would it help to talk to someone? Koleinu helpline is here for you
Types of Abuse
What is Abuse?
Abuse includes, violent, threatening and repeated use of coercive and controlling behaviour which occurs within families or intimate relationships.
Examples of Abusive Behaviours:
- Hitting, kicking, slapping, choking or other forms of assault
- Sexual Assault
- Isolation from friends and family
- Threat of abuse towards the victim, the children or other family members
- Threats to take the children away from victim
- Disconnecting phone, locking victim in house, controlling money
- Repeated insults and humiliation in front of others
HELPLINE : 011 264 0341
OPERATIONAL HOURS:
Monday and Wednesday morning: 9am – 12pm
Tuesday and Thursday evening: 7pm – 10pm
Email: koleinusa@gmail.com
Confidential Email Response (within ±24 Hours)
– May take longer on Shabbos and Yom Tov
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