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What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse isn't just physical.  It’s about someone you know trying to control your life - a partner, ex partner, friend or family member.  It can be financial, psychological, emotional or sexual and there is no excuse for it. Abuse can affect your long term self esteem and wellbeing and also your children’s.

  • Are you prevented from seeing friends or family or from leaving the house?
  • Are you constantly criticised?
  • Does anyone constantly check up on you or follow you?
  • Have you or your children been hurt or threatened?
  • Does someone control your finances?
  • Are you made to take part in sexual activity that you don’t like or aren’t comfortable with?  This can include forced sex
  • Are you afraid?

 

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. Any age, any culture, any social class, any religion

Any woman can experience domestic violence regardless of race, ethnic or religious group, class, disability or lifestyle. Domestic violence can also take place in lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender relationships, and can involve other family members, including children.

 
WAIS contact numbers:
Text Phone: 0808 800 0341
Telephone: 0115 947 5257
Helpline: 0808 800 0340

Next steps

If you would like to talk to someone in confidence about domestic abuse, call our free 24 hour Helpline on 0808 800 0340. We offer a listening ear and practical support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We can also arrange emergency accommodation and refuge. Type talk and instant interpretation is also available.

 

 

Survivors handbook

If you are frightened for yourself or your children or concerned about someone else, there are things you can do to keep safe. National Womens Aid have produced a Survivors Handbook which gives easy to understand advice on every aspect of dealing with domestic violence, including how to keep yourself and your children safe, explains about your rights and the legal system, money and housing issues and also surviving after abuse.

 

You don’t have to put up with abuse. Women and children who are affected by domestic abuse have rights under the law and there is support waiting for you if you need it.
Helpline: 0808 800 0340 | Text Phone: 0808 800 0341 | Charity No: 1094012 | Company No: 4305710
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