Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is any type of controlling, bullying, threatening or violent behaviour between people in a relationship. It can seriously harm children and young people and witnessing domestic abuse is child abuse.

If you're an adult experiencing domestic abuse, there are organisations that can help:

Relate

0300 003 0396
You can talk to Relate about your relationship, including issues around domestic abuse.

National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
A 24 hour free helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.

Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 999 5428
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.