Recognise domestic abuse
Does your partner, ex-partner or someone you live with:
- cut you off from family and friends and intentionally isolate you?
- bully, threaten, or control you?
- take control of your finances?
- monitor or limit your use of technology?
- physically and/or sexually abuse you?
Domestic abuse is not always physical violence. It can also include:
- coercive control and ‘gaslighting’
- economic abuse
- online abuse
- threats and intimidation
- emotional abuse
- sexual abuse
Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.
Nation | Helpline | Contact |
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England | Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0808 2000 247 Online live chat Web form |
Northern Ireland | Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline | 0808 802 1414 Online live chat help@dsahelpline.org |
Scotland | Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline | 0800 027 1234 Online live chat helpline@sdafmh.org.uk |
Wales | Live Fear Free Welsh Government funded, 24 hour, 365 day service with specialists who make referrals and link to other services and advice. | 0808 80 10 100 Online live chat Text info@livefearfreehelpline.wales |
UK-wide | The Men’s Advice Line run by Respect is a confidential helpline specifically for male victims. | 0808 801 0327 info@mensadviceline.org.uk |