Domestic Violence and Abuse
If you feel scared of your partner it is likely that you are experiencing domestic violence and abuse. It is very common, 1 in 4 women will experience it in their lives and men can be victims too.
Domestic violence and abuse is the misuse of emotional, physical,financial or sexual control by one person over another. The abuser may be a family member or someone you are in or have been in a relationship with. Anyone can be a victim of abuse regardless of age, race, income, religion, belief, sex, disability, culture or sexual orientation.
If this is happening to you, there are things you can do to help keep yourself safe. Click here to find out how.
You will find more information about Domestic Violence and Abuse at the bottom of this page along with resources to download.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for extra resources and information.
There are people who can help
If you are experiencing domestic abuse it’s not your fault and there are local and national services that can provide support.
Local Services
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Offers crisis support and safe temporary supported housing to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
0117 925 0680
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Northern Arc (North Bristol)
Northern and Southern Arc offer local support in North and South Bristol for women and men. They can help you to think through your choices to improve your safety.
0117 982 2495
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Southern Arc (South Bristol)
Northern and Southern Arc offer local support in North and South Bristol for women and men. They can help you to think through your choices to improve your safety.
0117 353 3853
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Victim Support South West
Provides free confidential support to male and female victims of all crimes including domestic abuse.
0845 456 6099
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BRI Emergency Dept, Independent Domestic Violence Advisers or IDVA Service.
Advisers based in the Bristol Royal Infirmary Emergency Department provide support for male and female victims including crisis intervention, risk assessment and advocacy.
The service is run 9 am -5 pm daily, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays.0117 342 1495 / 1496
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Splitz Stopping Violence Programme
The Stopping Violence Programme supports groups for male perpetrators of domestic abuse who wish to change their behaviour. Groups meet in Withywood and Southmead in Bristol.
0117 964 1060
www.splitz.org/perpetrator-programmes/stopping-violence-programme.html
National Services
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National Domestic Abuse helpline
A Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, and people calling on their behalf.
The Helpline can give support, help and information over the telephone, wherever the caller might be in the country. It is staffed by fully trained female helpline support workers and volunteers and all calls are completely confidential. There are Translation facilities for callers whose first language is not English, and a service for deaf people.0808 2000 247
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Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
0808 801 0327
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Respect
Respect is a national membership organisation which supports male and female perpetrators of domestic violence, young people who use violence and abuse at home and in relationships and men who are victims of domestic violence.
0808 802 4040
I was too scared to tell anyone that my partner was abusing me. I’ve recently met with a domestic abuse support worker and they have given me the confidence to start making small changes in my life so that I can be me again.
