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Domestic violence/abuseThis is when there is violence or emotional abuse in the family or where we live. Abuse can take many forms including: threats, harassment, physical attacks, financial control, sexual and emotional abuse. Some abusers are sorry for their actions and promise it won’t happen again – but the violence usually gets worse over time. We all have the right to live without fear of violence and abuse.If you are a child/young person and you are experiencing or witnessing violence or abuse: Talk to someone you can trust. If it’s hard within the family, try a teacher, school nurse or a doctor and talk to a close friend as it’s important you are not alone in dealing with the problem. You have a right to be protected and Social Care Services have a legal duty to make sure you receive this protection. One of the people you’ve talked to can let Social Care Services know – or you can ask for the duty team direct on: 0845 045 5203 (8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday) or, in emergencies at other times, 01733 234724 Other organisations you can contact for help and support are:NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 (24 hours) NSPCC ASIAN HELPLINE:0800 096 7719 (11am-7pm) The Hideout www.thehideout.org.uk This is a domestic violence website designed especially for children and young people. It gives info about domestic violence and places to get support as well as a downloadable safety plan. The site has a 'hide my visit' button so you can visit it without any worries.Childline 0800 11 11 www.childline.org.uk is a website specially for young people. You can visit this site ‘cookie free’ and get 1-2-1 advice. Email them directly through their web siteIf you are a parent experiencing, or in fear of, physical violence or any other form of abuse: The most important thing you can do is to tell someone you trust. You may find this difficult at first, but delays in getting help can lead to increased risk to you or your children. There are a range of organisations who can support and guide you but remember – in an emergency call 999. A domestic violence police officer can be contacted at any time on Women’s Aid is the national charity which works to ensure that women and children are protected from domestic violence and they offer help and support. Freephone Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (24 hour), minicom service and info in other languages is also available. www.womensaid.org.ukEveryman Project Broken Rainbow If you are being abused by a partner, parent or other person, there are three important steps you can take: |