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Everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and fear. Domestic violence is a crime.
Domestic violence refers to a wide range of abusive behaviours. It is “domestic” in nature if the perpetrator is a person who is associated with the victim. However, it is not limited to physical violence or confined to instances within the home.
Physical violence is just one aspect of domestic abuse and is not present in all cases. Domestic abuse can involve a wide range of abusive and controlling behaviour, including threats, harassment, financial control and emotional abuse. Victims often feel extremely isolated and it may take years for them to tell anyone what is happening to them.
Domestic abuse can include physical, psychological, emotional, financial or sexual abuse which takes place in a close relationship – usually between partners, ex-partners or family members. Domestic violence happens in all cultures; people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, ages and backgrounds can experience domestic abuse.
If you are experiencing domestic violence you can report it to ISHA. The best way to do this is by contacting ISHA on 0300 171 7300. You will then be referred to a Tenancy Officer. You can also email isha@isha.co.uk.
Remember, domestic violence is a crime. Always phone 999 in an emergency. In a non-emergency, you can report domestic violence to the police on 101.
If you contact us about a case of domestic violence, we will:
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We are committed to treating all reported cases of domestic violence quickly and sensitively.
For more information on domestic violence and what to do if you are experiencing domestic violence, please contact the 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247. They can provide help and advice about your rehousing and legal options so you can feel safe.
Please download our domestic violence policy (pdf, 193kb) for more information.
Here is a list of some specialist agencies who can also help.
Advice and support www.womensaid.org.uk/ helpline@womensaid.org.uk 0808 200 0247
Advice and support www.solacewomensaid.org/ advice@solacewomensaid.org 020 7619 1350
Advice and support in obtaining temporary accommodation https://www.refuge.org.uk/ helpline@refuge.org.uk 0808 200 0247
Legal advice rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/ info@row.org.uk 020 7251 6577 (National – Family law) 020 7608 1137 (London – Family law) 020 7251 8887 (National – Criminal law)
Free counselling and mental health support for victims womanstrust.org.uk/ office@womanstrust.org.uk 020 7034 0303
Legal advice www.rcjadvice.org.uk/family/flows-finding-legal-options-for-women-survivors/ FLOWS@rcjadvice.org.uk 0203 745 7707
Advice and support for male victims new.mankind.org.uk/ admin@mankind.org.uk 01823 334 244
Confidential helpline for male victims www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ info@mensadviceline.org.uk 0808 801 0327
Helpline for victims of forced marriage and honour-based abuse www.karmanirvana.org.uk/ info@karmanirvana.org.uk 0800 599 9247
Counselling for men who want to change violent or abusive behaviour www.everymanproject.co.uk/ everymanproject@btopenworld.com 0207 263 8884
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