Domestic Violence Domestic violence takes many forms. It is the physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse of a person by a family member, partner or ex-partner.

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Domestic Violence 24 / 7 Hotline Number – 0808 2000 247
Everybody has the right to be free from fear

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Downloads

• Domestic Violence Leaflet (PDF, 82KB)

Further Information

The Facts about Domestic Violence

• Domestic Violence is massively under reported and under recorded
• It is estimated that nationally almost a quarter of all women will experience Domestic Violence
• Only a third of women suffering domestic Violence ever seek help
• Domestic Violence has the highest reported victimisation rate
• Blaby District Domestic Violence Forum was established in 2000 to promote partnership work by local agencies to help tackle this issue

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How can I help a Friend who is experiencing domestic Violence?

It may be difficult to tell a friend that you know or suspect there is a problem if they are unwilling or feel unable to talk about it. If someone does confide in you here are some basic steps you can take:

Be understanding: Allow them to talk – don’t pressure them into giving details

Be supportive: Be a good listener, tell them no one deserves to be threatened or beaten.

Let them make their own decisions: They will leave the relationship when they are ready.

Ask if they have any physical injuries: Offer to go to hospital or to a GP with them.

Help them get information: Go with them to a solicitor or Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

Look after yourself: Don’t put yourself in danger.

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Useful Numbers:

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Useful Websites:

www.crimereduction.gov.uk/dv01.htm
Crime Reduction's Domestic Violence Mini-site

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Domestic Violence 24 / 7 Hotline Number – 0808 2000 247