Domestic abuse and violence is a serious and often violent crime; it is unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
Domestic abuse is ‘any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (physical, psychological, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults aged 18 and above, who are or have been initimate partners or family members, regardless of gender and sexuality’. (Family members are defined as – mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister and grandparents, whether directly related, in-laws or step-family).
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, in any relationship - heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. It can happen regardless of social group, class, age, race, disability or sexuality.
It can happen at any point of a relationship - in a new relationship or after many years, whilst the couple are still in a relationship, during separation, or even after separation. Separation is sometimes the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship.
Domestic abuse is about power and control and is rarely a one off incident, at its extreme it can result in murder.
Domestic abuse is not just about one partner against another but may include other family members.
There are different forms of domestic abuse:
Each situation of domestic abuse is unique and should be dealt with on its own merits and needs. Remember you are not alone, the abuse is not your fault and you always have a choice and an alternative.
Below you will find advice on what you can do, as well as a directory of resources for help, support and advice on domestic abuse.
Useful contacts and links to other sites can be found below too.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
01753 875030
MyCouncil
Landmark Place
High Street, Slough
SL1 1JL, opposite
Slough Library
MyCouncil opening times.
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