Domestic violence and abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse. If you are physically or verbally threatened, or made to feel afraid of someone you love, you may be experiencing abuse; there are services in Bath & North East Somerset that can help you.
You may experience domestic violence and abuse from your partner or ex-partner, or from a family member. These could include your children or siblings. You do not have to be straight to experience abuse from your partner, you could be in a gay or bisexual relationship.
Children and young people also experience domestic violence and abuse not just in their own relationships, but by trying to intervene to protect a parent, loved one or pet, or by hearing or seeing abuse taking place in their family.
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone. It cuts across all boundaries of class, wealth, religion, culture, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual identity.
Reporting Domestic Violence
If you or your children are in immediate danger, always call 999 and ask for the Police
If you are not in immediate danger, then the please ring any of the following as they are waiting to help you:
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Avon and Somerset Police
0845 456 7000 (24 hours) |
Southside
01225 331243
(9am - 5pm Monday to Friday) |