Supporting someone

How you can help if you are worried that someone is being abused, or they have confided in you about their relationship

Featured pages

Recognising when something is not right

The warning signs to look out for when something does not seem right

What you can do to help

What to do if you suspect domestic abuse or if someone confides in you

Guidance and support

Guidance to support your friend or relative

The most important thing you can do is to listen without judging and respect their decisions

Talking to someone you are concerned about

Talking about what is going on, and how you respond can make a big difference

Domestic abuse in the family

Abusing, controlling or coercing a partner or family member is against the law

Being a support network

Having a good support network is a vital tool in maintaining mental health and wellbeing

Talking to children

What to do if a child talks to you about domestic abuse

Supporting young people

Information on healthy teenage relationships, warning signs of abuse and who can help

Workplace support

One of the simplest steps an employer can take to support their staff is to raise awareness

Employers domestic abuse toolkit

This toolkit aims to help employers support their employees and tackle domestic abuse

Local and national support

Information on other organisations that may be able to help you

Referrals

If domestic abuse is happening to you, it is important to tell someone

Find out how to make a referral and get professional help.

Make a referral

Contact us

Call us

8am to 8pm
7 days a week

0800 69 49 999

Emergencies

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call the Police

999

Chat with us

11am to 2pm
Monday to Friday

Start a chat