Silsoe C of E VC Lower School

Domestic Abuse

• Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control their partner. It can happen at any point in a relationship, including after you have split up.
• Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity. 
• Domestic abuse is never the fault of the person who is experiencing it.
• Domestic abuse is a crime.

Local Support Telephone Numbers:

• Bedfordshire Signpost Hub - 0800 028 2887
• Bedford Women's Centre - 01234 316801
• Stepping Stones - 01582 457114
• Sorted Bedfordshire - 01582 674442

National Support Services:

• Free National Dometisc Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (offers live chat service)
• Victim Support - 08 08 16 89 111
• MALE (Mens Advice Line) - 0808 801 0327 (web chat available)
• Embrace - 0345 609 9960
• LGBTQ+ DV Helpline - 0300 9995428 ( offers live chat service)
• Karma Nirvana - 'Honour' - Based Abuse Helpline - 0800 5999 247
• National Stalking Helpline - 0808 802 0300
• Respect Phone line - 0808 802 4040 (for those who are worried about or want to change their behaviour)

Useful Websites:

• https://www.bedfordshirevcs.com/
• https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
• https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
• https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

Drug and alcohol support

• Drug and alcohol support | Central Bedfordshire Council