If you or your family are in immediate danger, or if you have sustained physical injuries, call the police and emergency services on 999.

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This website provides information about different types of violence and abuse and the support services that can help you. There is also information on how to help others and to raise awareness of violence and abuse.

• Domestic Violence and Abuse

  If you feel scared of your partner it is likely that you are experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

• Female Genital Mutilation

  What to do if you suspect a child may be at risk; how to manage health effects of FGM.

• Forced Marriage

  Feeling pressurised into marrying someone, or feeling you have no say in the decision?

• Honour Based Violence

  Scared of violence or abuse from your family and/or community?

• Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery

  Has someone forced or tricked you to do something you’re not comfortable with, and moved you away from friends or family?

• Prostitution and Sex Work

  Are you feeling trapped in sex work? Are you using drugs or alcohol to cope or are you being forced or coerced into having sex for money?

• Rape and Sexual Assault

  Has your husband, partner or anyone else forced you to have sex or forced sexual acts onto you?

• Sexual Harassment

  Do people make sexual comments about your appearance, touch you inappropriately or make sexist comments or jokes? You may be experiencing sexual harassment.

• Children and Young People

  Do you ever feel afraid to go home? Is someone making you do things you don’t want to do? Find out how to get help.

• Keeping Safe

  Find out how to improve your safety: whether or not you want to stay with an abusive partner or family members.