Domestic Abuse – What You Need to Know
Domestic abuse is a criminal offence. If you or someone else is in danger, you should contact the police immediately.
IN AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 999 (and then 55 if you are unable to speak).
If it’s not an emergency, call 101 or use the police’s online reporting service.
You should also let the police know if you're worried about your safety or the safety of someone else.
What Is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is when someone uses power or control over another person in a family or intimate relationship. It can take many forms, including:
If You’re in Immediate Danger:
Call 999 and ask for the police (and then 55 if you are unable to speak) or ask someone you trust to do it for you.
Go to a safe place—avoid rooms like the kitchen, and stay near a door.
If in doubt, leave the property.
Need Support?
You can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline any time, day or night:
> https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk;
> Call 0808 2000 247 (free and confidential)
You’re not alone, support is available and help is just a phone call away
> Crimestoppers https://crimestoppers-uk.org/; You can log this online with Crimestoppers.
> Arches Tenant Support Service Arches Tenant Support and Wellbeing
