Domestic abuse and advice
Domestic abuse is never OK and support is available. We are accredited by White Ribbon which means we are committed to offering a compassionate and timely response to anyone experiencing domestic abuse in our borough.
In an emergency always dial 999. The police will believe you and they will send help.
If you're in an emergency but can't speak, press ‘55’ on your phone and this will let the operator know that your call is genuine.
For information, advice and support in other languages visit additional languages - women's aid website
Domestic abuse doesn’t always mean physical violence and it isn’t just between people who are married or in a relationship. Sometimes, people may not even realise that what is happening to them is abusive or may not feel comfortable using the term ‘domestic abuse’ about someone they love.
It can include
- emotional abuse
- threats or intimidation
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse or other ways of controlling or coercing someone
It can happen between people
- who are married to each other
- in a civil partnership or living together
- between parents and their (adult) children or step-children
- between siblings and
- between people who were in a relationship but are now separated or divorced
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