Domestic Abuse

WHAT IS DOMESTIC ABUSE?

Domestic abuse is a crime. It is defined as 'any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence, or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality'.

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexuality, background, or socio-economic status. There are different types of abuse and it is not always physical. It is important to understand what domestic abuse is and to recognise the signs so that you can protect yourself and support others around you.

If any of this is happening in your family, or between you and a boyfriend/girlfriend or a family member, there are lots of services in Bromley to help you.

For more information or to find support for domestic abuse, please click on the link below to access Bromley's domestic abuse support services

Bromley against domestic abuse.

Support and Advice Services

If you are under 16 and are experiencing domestic abuse in your household, call 999 in an emergency. Or you can speak to a trusted adult or call 101 to talk to the police.

You can talk to Childline at any time of the day or night on 0800 1111. This is a free service and you do not have to give your name if you don't want to. They give confidential advice and comfort to children and young people who are worried about any problem.

To speak to Bromley Children's Social Care for advice and support, please click on the following link.

Look at the Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid website for a range of information around domestic abuse. Click on the pic below.

www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk offers a 24 hour national domestic abuse helpline with a variety of ways to get in touch:

Click on the link below for more info.

The Enough website talks about abuse towards women and girls; however, the support offered is available to all victims.

Remember that whatever is happening is not your fault. Domestic violence can happen in any family. It is important that you are safe and have someone to talk to.

For parents and carers of young people, please see our Domestic Abuse Support page under Information for Parents, Carers and the Community.