if you or someone else is in immediate danger please call 999 and ask for the police. Silent calls will work if you are not safe to speak – use the Silent Solution system and call 999 and then press 55.
Introduction
Introduction from Clare Grist and Teri Cudby Suffolk's Domestic Abuse Champion Coordinators
Clare and Teri talk about the impact of lockdown and isolation on those experiencing domestic abuse, along with some important messages about support that is still available and what family, friends and professionals can do to help. Click on the link below to listen.
Want to know more about from Domestic Abuse? Additional resources section
An estimated 2 million adults experienced domestic abuse across the UK each year. If you’re concerned about someone trapped in a cycle of abuse, you can contact Crimestoppers by phone and online, 24/7, 365 days a year. Speak up. Stop crime. Stay safe.
An animation from Leeway showing a child’s perspective of domestic abuse
A report from the Office of the Victim’s Commissioner on children’s experience of domestic abuse and criminality. Released April 2020.
This report explores the overlap between children’s experience of domestic abuse and children’s offending behaviour and makes recommendations for early intervention and consistent practice.
In this podcast, Jo Silver talks to Rachel Williams – survivor, campaigner and SafeLives Pioneer, about what people currently living with an abuser may be feeling at this time, and some tips on how people can help to keep themselves and each other safe. For information and resources from SafeLives during the COVID-19 situation. Please note, this podcast was recorded remotely from Jo and Rachel’s homes, so the sound quality may vary at times
Getting support
if you or someone else is in immediate danger please call 999 and ask for the police. Silent calls will work if you are not safe to speak – use the Silent Solution system and call 999 and then press 55.
Help and advice from Suffolk County Council if you or someone you know is the victim of domestic abuse.
Find local and national help and advice for young people who are victims of domestic abuse.
This is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them. The page above has resources to help support you through this time, and SafeLives will be adding more as things progress
Leeway is an independent charity providing support to adults, young people and children who are experiencing domestic abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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if you or someone else is in immediate danger please call 999 and ask for the police. Silent calls will work if you are not safe to speak – use the Silent Solution system and call 999 and then press 55.