Domestic abuse

We can offer support if you’re suffering from domestic abuse, including finding you somewhere else to stay in an emergency.

If you're in immediate danger, always telephone 999

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse is controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour. It includes sexual violence.

It is usually committed by a partner or ex-partner but can also be committed by a family member. It can happen to both men and women. Children are often affected.

There are many forms of domestic abuse. The person who inflicts it is trying to make a person feel frightened, isolated, exploited, and dependent.

Read our domestic abuse advice

For information about finding somewhere else to live please go to our domestic abuse support page in the Housing section.