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Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is where one person harms another person with whom they have (or have had) some sort of relationship. They do not need to be heterosexual partners and they do not need to live in the same property. Both women and men can experience domestic violence.
Domestic violence can be where one person physically attacks the other or it may be another form of abuse such as emotional, sexual or financial abuse.
Domestic violence can include elder abuse. This is where harm is done, or distress caused, to an older person within a relationship where there is an expectation of trust. It can happen at home or within a care setting or hospital.
If you need help to recognise whether you are being abused, there are many organisations that can give you confidential advice, a list of which is available on the Citizens Advice Bureau website.
Options Available to People Affected by Violence
If you are the victim of a violent relationship, get immediate practical advice on the options available. These may be to:
- Report the violence to the police
- Leave home temporarily
- Leave home permanently
- Stay in the present home and getting the person who is harming you to leave
- Take legal action
Working with the police and other agencies, we can offer a service to make the victim safer in their home through the fitting of smoke alarms, letterbox security devices, window alarms and tailored advice regarding security and fire safety.
For further information contact Paul Speight, Paul Hebborn, or DC Del Gillespie on 0116 2872241 or email info@lfrs.org
