24 Hour Domestic Violence Help-line

If you are reading this page you may be taking the steps towards recognising that there is something wrong with your relationship.

• Are you scared?
• Have you been threatened or hit?
• Do you feel alone and unheard in your relationship?
• Are you forced to do things you don’t want to or like?
• Are you put down and criticised?
• Do you find it difficult for your opinion to be taken seriously or are you afraid of giving your opinion to your partner?
• Is your partner jealous and possesive of you, controlling where you go and who with?

An abusive relationship may include any of these or all of them or may involve other behaviour not listed above.  Whatever you are experiencing if you are unhappy with what’s going on you can do the following….

If you are in immediate danger

Call the police 999. The police will take domestic violence seriously.

For support and to talk

All women living in Nottinghamshire can access the 24 hour freephone helpline on domestic violence.  Trained advisors will be able to give you advice and information on domestic violence or help you to leave.  If you just want to talk to someone this is also the number to ring.

0808 800 0340

Same sex abuse: If you are a woman in a relationship with another woman who is being abusive you may contact the main helpline above or contact Broken Rainbow which is specifically for same sex abuse. 08452 60 44 60 - Same sex abuse line

To leave

If you are ready to leave ring the helpline number – they will be able to help you find accommodation in refuge or look at other housing options.