Domestic Abuse is a pattern of threatening behaviour or violent acts carried out by one person towards another in a romantic or family relationship. This can include: physical, sexual, emotional, financial, coercive control and tech abuse.
Click here for more information on types of Domestic Abuse.
Domestic Abuse can happen to anyone regardless of gender, age, sexuality, religion, ethnicity. Domestic Abuse is a crime!
Helplines & Advice Lines:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
Galop (LGBT+ Community): 0808 999 5428
Your Sanctuary: 01483 776822
National Centre for Domestic Abuse: 0800 970 2070
Surrey Against Domestic Abuse: 01483 776822
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (covering Epsom & Ewell): 01932 260690
Domestic Violence Assist: 0800 195 8699
Hourglass: 0808 801 0327
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
Victim Support: 0808 1689 111
Respect.uk (help for domestic abuse perpetrators: 0808 802 4040
Hollie Guard: Safety App for mobile phones, shake or tap your phone to notify your emergency contacts that you are in danger.
Hestia: Mobile App called 'Bright Sky' providing information to anyone who maybe in an abusive relationship.
Useful Websites:
Surrey Family Information Service
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
RESPECT (help for Domestic Abuse Perpetrators)
Surrey and Boarders Partnership NHS
Organisations for men:
Organisations for SEND:
Legal Advice & Information
NCDV (National Centre of Domestic Violence): A FREE, fast injunction service to survivors of Domestic Abuse.
Call: 0800 970 2070
Text: NCDV to 60777
Email: office@ncdv.org.uk
Venters Solicitors: FREE 24/7 phone service whereby people can contact at any time, even throughout the night for advice and information.
Call: 07824 694816
Rights of Women: Offering legal advice and support through advicelines.
Call: 020 7251 6577
Shelter: Advice, support and legal services regarding housing.
Call: 0808 800 4444
Civil Legal Advice: Providing information about whether legal aid is available for your case and if you are eligible.
Call: 0345 345 4345
Citizens Advice Epsom: Providing FREE legal advice on a range of issues including housing and benefits.
Call: 0300 330 1164
Family Rights Group: Provides FREE and confidential advice to parents, family and friends.
Call: 0808 801 0366
Domestic Abuse and Children
It can be difficult to tell if a child is being or is witnessing domestic abuse.
Some warning signs could include; aggression, bullying, bed-wetting, nightmares, constant illnesses, problems in school and in some cases physical injury.
A child/ young person living at home witnessing domestic abuse can have a serious impact on their physical and mental well-being and behaviour, which could lead into their adulthood.
If you are worried about a child/ young person witnessing or being a victim of domestic abuse, seek advice and take action.
If you think a child is in immediate danger call 999.
Children's Single Point of Access
Children's Support
The Freedom Programme
The Freedom Programme is a course for survivors of domestic abuse, run by domestic abuse support agencies across Surrey. The course aims to make sense of what has happened to them and to explore the beliefs and attitudes surrounding domestic abuse. This course is for both men and women survivors.
For more information click here.
Clare's Law
Clare's Law give women the right to know if their partner has a history of domestic violence.
For more information about Clare's Law click here
To request information under Clare's Law click here