Information and support

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What is domestic abuse?

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What is sexual violence?

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Support for survivors

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It’s not just you.

Did you know, thanks to Clare’s Law, you have the right to ask if your partner has an abusive past? Anyone can ask- whether something is off in your relationship or you are a close friend, neighbour or family member.

Call for help now

0808 2800 999

Open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm (Closed for half an hour at lunch at 1pm)

Our One Front Door helpline is completely free and confidential, and the call will not show up on itemised bills.

Leave the abuse, not your home

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"The day I rang for help [was] the day I realised it was time for me to leave...The day I was accepted [to refuge] I had my full life in four bin bags and some toys I managed to grab." Kayleigh.

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What is financial abuse?

What is financial abuse?

Whilst 1 in 4 women in the UK will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives, 1 in 6 have experienced financial abuse. Here we discuss what financial abuse is. Examples of financial abuse: Coerced debt- taking out credit cards or loans to purchase bigger...

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How to stay safe from domestic abuse online

How to stay safe from domestic abuse online

Taking control of your online safety can be overwhelming and a scary prospect. Here, we give you some helpful information on what you can do to ensure you’re safer online- from making sure you’re not broadcasting your location to more subtle ways people can access...

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Staying Put leads groundbreaking Family Court IDVA pilot

Staying Put leads groundbreaking Family Court IDVA pilot

We are delighted to announce that we will lead on the new Family Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) delivery model of the West Yorkshire Pathfinder Partnership (WYPP). We will be working in collaboration with our exceptional West Yorkshire partners...

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