Helpful resources

Find trusted information and guidance to help you understand your rights and options.

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Our resources are designed to help you access reliable information on legal issues and community support. Whether you’re seeking advice, practical tools or links to trusted partners, these materials can guide you toward the help you need.

Useful resources

Clare’s Law – Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme

Information about Clare’s Law and how to request information about a partner’s history of abusive behaviour.

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Using a Family Solicitor – what they can do for you and how to find one

Explains the role of a solicitor and how to choose the right one for your situation.

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Child Contact Centres – what they do and where to find them

Information about contact centres, how they support safe contact, and how to access them.

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Section 7 Report – what is it?

An explanation of Section 7 reports, who prepares them, and how they influence court decisions about children.

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Factfinding Hearings – what to expect

Explains the purpose of a fact-finding hearing and how the court decides what evidence to accept.

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Useful websites

Norfolk County Council

Local services, housing, welfare and safeguarding information

Norwich City Council

Housing, benefits and community support in Norwich

Broadland and South Norfolk District Council

local support and advice services

Breckland Council

housing, benefits and wellbeing services

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

community, housing and financial support

Norfolk Citizens Advice

free, confidential advice on benefits, debt and …

Leeway Domestic Abuse Services

support for anyone affected by domestic abuse

Norfolk Community Foundation

funding and support for local charities and communities

MAP (Mancroft Advice Project)

free advice and counselling for young people aged 11-25 in Norfolk

St Martins Housing Trust

support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness

Age UK Norfolk

information and advice for older people and carers

The Feed

community project supporting people facing homelessness and hardship

Shelter

housing and homelessness advice and support

GOV.UK Legal Aid

check eligibility and find legal aid providers

LawWorks

free legal help for individuals and community groups

ACAS

advice on workplace rights, employment law and disputes

Citizens Advice

nationwide advice on benefits, work, debt and housing

StepChange Debt Charity

free, confidential debt advice and budgeting tools

Norfolk Community Foundation

funding and support for local charities and communities

MAP (Mancroft Advice Project)

free advice and counselling for young people aged 11-25 in Norfolk

St Martins Housing Trust

support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness

Rights of Women

legal information and advice for women

Refuge

support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Witness Service

support for witnesses attending court, run by the charity Victim Support