Domestic Abuse

Warwickshire Domestic Abuse

Please do not suffer in silence. If you need to leave your property to seek help please do so and go to your nearest Police Station or try to get a message to friends/family/neighbours that you need help.

If you hear/see incidents of this nature please report them immediately to Warwickshire Police on 999 if there is a risk of harm to individuals involved, it could save a life.

Find out more about domestic and child abuse:

• Domestic abuse - www.warwickshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
• Refuge is a United Kingdom charity providing specialist support for women, men and children experiencing domestic violence. Refuge provides a national network of specialist services, including emergency refuge accommodation, community outreach, independent domestic violence advocacy - www.refuge.org.uk/ or call on 0808 2000 247 - 24 hours a day.
• Child abuse - http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/caa/child-abuse/how-to-report-possible-child-abuse
• Safe in Warwickshire - safeinwarwickshire.com/vawg/
• Talk2Someone Warwickshire - www.talk2someone.org.uk/what-is-abuse/
• Childline - Help and advice about a wide range of issues for children and young people up to 19 years old – www.childline.org.uk/ call us on 0800 1111
• Victim support - Our specialist teams deliver tailored support to help people recover from the effects of crime and traumatic events. We speak up for victims' rights, ensuring their needs are met in the criminal justice system www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help- Call our Support line for free on 08 08 16 89 111

Other useful contacts:

Mental Health

It's important to look after your mental health during this time:

• NHS - For tips go to - www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/. If you feel you need addition support, please contact your doctor.
• Mind charity - www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/