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Domestic abuse - It's never OK!

Speak out to reduce domestic abuse.

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Abuse in pregnancy

Watch the short video about abuse in pregnancy

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Domestic violence

Watch the short video about domestic violence

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We recognise that social distancing and self-isolation mean the risk of harm from domestic abuse may actually increase. Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership have published a guide to services and other COVID-19 information, as well as domestic abuse services in 11 languages .

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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Emergency response

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

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

WomenCentre

  • Phone 01484 450866
  • Website WomenCentre

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  • Phone 0800 999 5428
  • Website Galop

Men's Advice Line

  • Phone 0808 801 0327
  • Website Men's Advice Line

Rape Crisis (England and Wales)

  • Phone 0808 802 9999
  • Website Rape Crisis

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

  • Survivors Handbook

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  • Refuge: Get help

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  • The Hideout (for children and young people affected by domestic abuse)

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Kirklees Domestic Abuse Strategy

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