Clarespath

This tool does not provide legal advice. It helps you prepare information to discuss with a solicitor, accredited adviser or support worker. It does not confirm whether you can apply for a visa.

Clarespath

A safe and confidential tool to help you understand your immigration options

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Which situation describes you best?

Choose the option closest to your situation. You can change your mind on the next screen, and you can stop or leave at any time.

Free · Private · No sign-up · No data stored

Private and confidential

Understand Your Immigration Options

A safe tool to help you prepare for a solicitor conversation. No data is stored. No detailed descriptions needed.

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Not legal advice

For preparation and information only

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General questions only

This tool will help you

Create a simple DV case summary to share with a solicitor
Understand your visa options without describing specific incidents
Find local support services near you

Threats or Blackmail

You can use this tool without describing private details. Choose the safest options below, and keep any screenshots or messages only if it is safe for you to do so.

Step 1: Eligibility Check

Please answer the questions below. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses help us understand your situation.

Step 2: Relationship Breakdown

These questions help us understand the circumstances of your relationship ending. Please answer as honestly as you feel comfortable.

Step 3: Types of Abuse

Please select the types of abuse you have experienced. You do not need to describe what happened in detail. All forms of abuse are taken seriously.

Step 4: Evidence Collected

Please tell us what supporting documents or evidence you currently have. Do not worry if you have very little — evidence is considered in the round.

Step 5: Current Situation & Urgency

These questions help us understand your current circumstances. Please answer as many as you feel safe and comfortable to do so.

Summary complete

Here's what to do next

Your case summary is ready

Your DV Case Summary

Important

This is not a Home Office decision or legal advice. It does not confirm whether you can apply for a visa.

Suggested next steps

You do not need to do everything today. Start with the safest step for you.

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Step 1

Download your summary only if safe

Only download if your device is private and no one else checks it. If someone monitors your phone, email, downloads folder or cloud storage, do not download — speak to a support worker first.

The file is saved on your device only. Clarespath does not receive a copy.

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Step 2

Speak to a solicitor or legal adviser

A solicitor or accredited adviser can explain your options. Some legal aid firms may offer free initial help.

There is no deadline. You can come back to this page anytime.

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Step 3

Find support near you

Support may be available locally or nationally. You do not need to be ready to leave to ask questions.

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Step 4

Ask a support worker for a letter

A support worker, refuge worker, domestic abuse adviser or safeguarding professional can write a letter about your situation. You do not need this before speaking to a solicitor.

Summary Prepared

This summary is based on your answers and is for preparation only.

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Clarespath does not provide legal advice. This tool helps you prepare information to discuss with a solicitor, accredited adviser or support worker.

Find support near you

Free and confidential. You do not need to be ready to leave or take any action to contact these services.

You can choose the safest option for you. You do not need to call anyone if it is not safe.

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Safest options first

Safest if calls are monitored

Women's Aid webchat

Available if you cannot make phone calls safely. No phone number needed.

Only open if your device is private and no one is watching.

Open Women's Aid webchat

Only open if your device is private and no one else can see your screen.

Available Mon–Fri 10am–4pm. National Helpline chat may be open at other times.

How to hide this visit

Delete history, close safely, use private browsing or a trusted device.

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Local and national support

Local support — Luton and Bedfordshire

Women's Aid Luton, Luton All Women's Centre, Victim Support Luton and other local services.

Outside Luton? Use the national helpline below to find support near you.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 2000 247

Free and confidential · 24 hours

If you are in immediate danger

Call 999

For police, ambulance or fire. Only call if you or someone else is in danger right now.

Not legal advice. No personal data is collected or stored.

Find support near you

Free and confidential. You do not need to be in danger to reach out.

Talk or chat online

Childline
0800 1111
Under 19s · Free · 24 hours
childline.org.uk
The Mix
0808 808 4994
Under 25s · Free

Report online abuse

CEOP
ceop.police.uk
Under 18s · Online sexual abuse
The Cyber Helpline
thecyberhelpline.com
Digital abuse · Image threats · Free

More support

Victim Support
08 08 16 89 111
Free · 24 hours
Samaritans
116 123
Free · 24 hours
Muslim Youth Helpline
0808 808 2008
Free · Confidential
Young Minds
youngminds.org.uk
Mental health · Young people

At your school or college

You can speak to a safeguarding lead, school counsellor, or trusted teacher. They are trained to help and will take you seriously.

If you are in immediate danger

Call 999

For police, ambulance or fire. Only call if you or someone else is in danger right now.

Not legal advice. No personal data is collected or stored.

Find support near you

Free and confidential. You do not need to have reported to the police to get help.

Report the crime

Police non-emergency
101
Report blackmail · Get a crime reference number
Action Fraud
0300 123 2040
reportfraud.police.uk
Online & financial blackmail
CEOP
ceop.police.uk
Online sexual blackmail & sextortion

Image-based abuse

Revenge Porn Helpline
0345 6000 459
Adults 18+ · Free · Image removal help
Stop NCii
stopncii.org
Block images spreading · No police report needed
The Cyber Helpline
thecyberhelpline.com
Digital abuse · Online coercion · Image threats

Emotional support

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Free · 24 hours · All genders
Victim Support
08 08 16 89 111
Free · 24 hours · Independent of police
Samaritans
116 123
Free · 24 hours · No judgement
National Stalking Helpline
0808 802 0300
If blackmail is part of a stalking pattern

Community support

Muslim Community Helpline
020 8904 8193
Confidential · Culturally sensitive
Karma Nirvana
0800 5999 247
Honour-based abuse · Cultural coercion
Civil Legal Advice
0345 345 4345
Free legal aid eligibility check
Rights of Women
020 7251 6577
Free legal advice for women experiencing violence

If you are in immediate danger

Call 999

For police, ambulance or fire. Only call if you or someone else is in danger right now.

Not legal advice. No personal data is collected or stored.