Domestic abuse
What is domestic abuse in the UK?
The Governments definition of domestic abuse is: “Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality.”
If you are experiencing domestic abuse there is support available. You are not alone.
You can get help:
- With legal issues, domestic abuse is against the law
- With housing, if we have a report of domestic abuse we will support you along with the support agencies
- With money
- Protecting your children
- Protecting yourself
- Government benefits
- Confidential and Specialist Services to support you
Important contact details
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Safe Lives) The Wales Domestic Abuse Helpine Cardiff Rise Vale of Glamorgan Atal Y Fro Newport Cyfannol Womens Aid Bridgend Womens Aid RCT Pontypridd Womens Aid Merthyr Tydfil Domestic abuse Resource Team |
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