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Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse - It's never OK!

Speak out to reduce domestic abuse.

Abuse in pregnancy

Abuse in pregnancy

Watch the short video about abuse in pregnancy

Domestic violence

Domestic violence

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Emotional threats

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

While the nation is being instructed to comply with social distancing and self-isolation, we recognise that these understandable measures may mean that the risk of harm for those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic abuse may actually increase. Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership have published a guide to services and other COVID-19 information.

What domestic abuse is

Experiencing any of these?

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Abusive relationships

Does your partner... Do you...

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Concerns about a child

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West Yorkshire Police

  • Phone 999 (then press 55 or cough if you are frightened of being overheard)

Concerns about a child

  • Phone Monday-Friday 9am-5pm: 01484 456848 (01484 414933 outside hours)

Concerns for a vulnerable adult

  • Phone 01484 414933

If you think you might be in an abusive relationship

Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership

  • Phone 0800 052 7222 (24 hour helpline)
  • Website Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership

Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership

  • Phone 0800 052 7222 (24 hour helpline)
  • Website Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership

West Yorkshire Police

  • Phone 999 (Emergency)
    Phone 101 (Non-emergency)
    Website West Yorkshire Police

Kirklees & Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre

  • Phone 01484 450040
  • Website Kirklees & Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre

National Domestic Violence Helpline

  • Phone 0808 2000247
  • Website Calling the National Domestic Violence Helpline

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  • Phone 01484 450866
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  • Phone 0800 999 5428
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  • Phone 0808 801 0327
  • Website Men's Advice Line

Rape Crisis (England and Wales)

  • Phone 0808 802 9999
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If you are worried about how your behaviour affects others

Respect (national helpline)

  • Phone 0808 8024040
  • Website Respect Phoneline

Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme

  • Website Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme

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  • Survivors Handbook

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  • Refuge: Get help

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