Domestic abuse

Help and access to support services also for: People who may be abusing or hurting someone. Children and young people living with domestic abuse, and for Professionals seeking advice.

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse refers to a single incident or a recurring pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, or violent behaviour, including sexual violence. For more information, please see the Women's Aid website.

I need help for myself or someone else

If you need help because of domestic abuse, or you are worried about someone else, there is help and support available.

Information for professionals

Key guidance for RBWM professionals on responding to domestic abuse in line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and RBWM’s Domestic Abuse Strategy.

Support for children and young people

Children are now legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse in their own right, not just witnesses.

I am worried about my own behaviour

By making yourself more aware of your abusive behaviour it will become easier to make changes and stop.

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What is domestic abuse?

I need help for myself or someone else

Information for professionals

Support for children and young people

I am worried about my own behaviour