If you or your family are in immediate danger don't be afraid to call the police on 999. Otherwise please contact the Police on the non-emergency telephone number 101.
If you need a safe space to contact services, Boots The Chemist is offering their private consultation rooms in stores with pharmacies. Ask at the pharmacy counter. You can also approach staff at your child's school in Torbay or at a Children's Centre. Find a local safe space.
White Ribbon is a campaign led by men to end male violence against women and girls. Click on the tab to see how you can get involved.
Find out how to become the lead for domestic abuse issues within your organisation to support, help and advise victims of domestic abuse.
Anyone can experience domestic abuse or sexual violence regardless of who you are. If your partner or someone in your family is hurting your mind or your body that’s not OK.
Help, advice and support is available from a wide range of places. See the articles section for more info and use the Directory. Check individual websites for the most up to date contact information.
More information and main national helpline details can be found on the Government's website .gov.uk
Help is available from people who won't blame or judge you.
Help and advice if someone is hurting a person you care about.
Advice if someone has or is hurting you in any kind of a sexual way.
Find services locally and nationally that can help you whatever your situation.
If someone who you are close to is hurting you, it’s not your fault. Find help near you.
Information, advice and training to help you help others.
You are responsible for your actions. Advice if you genuinely want to change how you behave.
Videos to raise awareness of domestic abuse and challenge stereotypes.
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence takes place this year from November 25 to 10 December.
This national awareness campaign stems from the original movement, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.