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We work very hard to raise awareness and help sufferers of domestic abuse.

The majority of domestic abuse happens to women, but abuse within relationships can happen to anyone. Domestic abuse can be both physical and emotional, which can be just as damaging in its effect on your children.
What is Domestic Abuse?

Domestic abuse can take many forms such as:

  • Verbal abuse, such as name calling or accusing;
  • Being spat at;
  • Threats to take your children away from you;
  • Being slapped, punched or kicked;
  • Constant criticism, fault finding or put downs; and 
  • Not letting you sleep.

Domestic abuse is rarely a one off incident. Usually it is a pattern of behaviour designed to control, restrict and degrade someone. Everyone has the right to live free from violence and fear.

What are the options?

You do not have to do anything now - you have the right to make decisions in your own time and in your own way. Your options are varied but it is important to get support with all of the following:

  1. Staying with your partner
  2. Staying without your partner
  3. Choosing to leave temporarily with your children
  4. Choosing to leave permanently

If you are thinking of leaving (even temporarily), try to take time to think about how you could do this safely.

How can I get help?

You can start by talking to someone you trust or by contacting one of the local support groups.

There is helpful advice in the word icon Chorley and South Ribble Domestic Abuse Forum Directory of Services.

Other information

Remember to put your physical safety first and that you are entitled to help.

We have a number of downloads that offer advice - pdf icon Basic Legal Information, pdf icon Myths and Reality of Domestic Abuse, pdf icon Living With Domestic Abuseand pdf icon National and Local Statistics.

For information about any aspect of the Domestic Abuse campaign, details of events or to request an information pack please contact Heather Corson on 01772 625577 or email.


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