Domestic violence

Domestic abuse covers a whole range of physically, emotionally, sexually, verbally and financially abusive behaviour, within all types of relationships. It gets worse over time and it is rarely a one-off event.

If you are being abused, it is useful to talk to someone and get some support for yourself, even if you don't want to do anything about it.

Make a safety plan

Think about your safety and that of your children
Do you have access to a phone?
Would a neighbour phone for you if you needed help?
Do your children know how to phone 999 and get help?

If you have to leave your home in an emergency, do you have:

A safe place to stay?
Money for taxis or buses?
A bag with essential clothes?
Important papers and legal documents?
House keys?
Any medicines?
Key telephone numbers?
Do support agencies know how to contact you to check your safety?

Useful contacts:

National 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247
Salford police domestic abuse unit: 0161 856 5171 / 0161 872 5050
Salford Women's Aid Outreach: 0161 736 0737
Victim Support line: 0845 303 0900
Men's advice line: 0808 801 0327
Broken Rainbow: 0845 260 4460 (a helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people)

For more information please visit our domestic abuse page.

This page was last updated on 5 October 2011