You have a right to be safe
Have you experienced the following from a partner or ex-partner?
- Verbal abuse
- Enforced Isolation
- Withholding of Money
- Actual or threatened physical
- violence to yourself or your children
- Sexual assault
These are examples of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is most often the violent and controlling behaviour used by a man against his female partner or ex-partner. It can also occur in other close adult relationships and anyone being victimised this way can get help.
You are not alone
In a crisis your safety is vital. If you are thinking about leaving remember the following
- Money, Bankbooks, Credit Cards
- Benefit Books
- ID - Birth Certificates
- Keys - House/Car/Office
- Passports/Visas
- Driving License and Registration documents
You will be taken seriously
- Mortgage documents/Rent book
- Insurance documents
- Toiletries and Medication
- Address Book
- Bottle, milk, nappies and
- favourite toys for kids
- Spare clothes
- Items of personal value
- e.g. photos
You can get help
Domestic abuse Help line Darlington
(01325) 364486
9am-5pm (answer phone at other times)