What Can I Do If I Experience Domestic Violence
If you or
somebody you know is experiencing domestic violence, you deserve to get support.
Two women from
The Phoenix Group,
a local group of women from different backgrounds who have experienced
domestic violence encourage women to ask for help. “I
didn’t know if I could leave and how my children would cope. It was hard,
but I got out and now we have a new life.” |
‘Who
Can Give Help’ - a list of agencies which can help in London.
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Domestic violence happens in many ways, usually involving somebody in your family (and can include people of the same sex).
Domestic violence doesn't
just mean physical abuse. It might include emotional abuse such as being told
you are a useless mother all the time, or being bullied or dominated in any
way by your partner.
Some important information
to consider if you are in an abusive relationship:
you are not the only one
you are not to blame
ignoring violence is dangerous
domestic violence affects
children, too
you don’t have to deal
with it alone
it is your right to be
free of the violence
You can talk in confidence
with someone at the agencies listed below.
You can ask for an interpreter
if you need one.
For support about domestic
violence you can contact:
Local agencies in Westminster:
Eaves Women’s Aid Westminster:
020 8960 4961
NCH Space for Change:
020 7229 0333
Victim Support Westminster:
020 7828 4142
Moroccan Women’s Centre:
020 8969 2292
Chinese Information & Advice Centre: 020 7462 1281
Migrants Resource Centre:
020 7834 6650
Woman’s Trust: 020 7795
6444 / 6999
Police Community Safety
Unit: 020 7321 9472 / 9365
In
an emergency call: 999
Other
agencies:
Broken Rainbow
Rights of Women: 020 7251
6577
Childline: 0800 1111
If you are a violent
man, and you want to stop your violence, you can call
Domestic Violence Intervention
Project (DVIP): 020 8563 7983
Click here, to find out about more support
Click here to find out about how to use the law when you are experiencing domestic violence