See also

Other websites
  • Directgov
    Directgov - the official UK government website for citizens.
  • Refuge
    Refuge is a UK national charity helping victims of domestic violence
  • Connect Housing
    Connect Housing Association regenerating homes and providing social housing in the Leeds, Huddersfield, Kirklees and West Yorkshire Areas
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline
    The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for victims of domestic violence
  • Pennine Domestic Violence Group
    A registered charity providing a range of services for victims of domestic violence.
  • Women's Aid website
    The national domestic violence charity in England working to end violence against women.
  • The hideout (domestic violence advice for young people)
    A website for children and young adults experiencing domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Team - October 2011
domesticviolence@kirklees.gov.uk

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Kirklees Council Domestic Violence team offer support including counselling, legal advice, refuge accommodation and the Sanctuary Scheme, which can provide free security so that people can stay in their own homes. We work with other organisations such as the Police, Health and the Kirklees Domestic Violence Forum to provide temporary or emergency accommodation, information and support for people affected by domestic violence.

About domestic violence

What is domestic violence
Information about the various forms of domestic vioence
Case studies and quotes
Case studies and quotes from people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse

What help is available?

Planning to flee domestic violence
Information on refuges, finding accommodation, staying in your own home, legal remedies and with starting a new life.
Tips for keeping safe
Tips to help you stay safe at home and outside the home.
Domestic Violence in pregnancy
Physical and behavioural signs of abuse during pregnancy and links to where you can find help.
Cultural based abuse
Such as forced marriage or 'honour based violence'. This is when you are punished for undermining a code of behaviour in your family community
"Staying put, not putting up with it" - Sanctuary Scheme
This scheme is available to anyone, regardless of whether they rent or are home owners. It allows people who have been affected by domestic violence to remain in their own home
Posters / publications
Free downloads of posters and leaflets
Podcast
Volunteering with the Domestic Violence Team
Listen to a podcast by Thelma Singleton of the Domestic Violence Team talking on Sunrise Radio, as well as other podcasts on volunteering.
Podcast
Domestic Violence Week report
Listen to a podcast by Thelma Singleton of the Domestic Violence Team talking on Sunrise Radio, about Domestic Violence Week.

Information for partners and professionals

Opens in a new windowDomestic Violence Strategy (PDF)
A multi-agency strategy to tackle domestic,including sexual, violence in Kirklees

Contact the Domestic Violence Team

Domestic Violence Team
Ground Floor
Civic Centre III
Off Market Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2JR


Tel : 01484 223221
Email : domesticviolence@kirklees.gov.uk
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Helpful contacts

  • In an emergency call: 999
  • West Yorkshire Police:
    0845 606 0606
  • Kirklees Council Domestic Violence Team:
    01484 223221
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline:
    0808 2000 247
  • Pennine Domestic Violence Group:
    01484 308300 or
    0800 052 7222
  • Kirklees Asian and Black Women's Welfare Association:
    01484 304338

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