DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

We can only guess at your reason for visiting this section....Maybe you are concerned about a friend or relative; maybe you have taken refuge on this page out of desperation; as a last resort or maybe because you didn't know where else to turn. One thing you must realise is that, whatever you are going through, however bad your life is, you do not have to struggle through on your own. You have already taken a big step... you have accepted that you are a victim of domestic violence and is a VERY big step! Do not be afraid to seek help from your local police. You will have a Domestic Violence Liaison Officer (DVLO) stationed near you, who will be able to give you advice and practical help, if you need it. The help we can try to give you here is sound, trusted advice. Please read it.

The Home Office produces a booklet called "Breaking The Chain." It can be obtained from your local police station or library and contains a useful wallet-sized card with useful phone numbers.