Domestic abuse
We operate a safe-house provision that domestic abuse victims can be referred to. This is open to men and/or women fleeing abuse with or without children. Referrals are made through Wychavon District Council.
Helping you find the right support
Domestic abuse is any form of unacceptable personal abuse and happens to women, men and children. At some point in their lives, it will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men.
It can be committed by a partner or ex-partner, or a family member and can involve a wide range of abusive and controlling behaviours. Domestic abuse can also include issues such as coercive control, forced marriage and honour crimes.
- 2 women a week and 1 man a fortnight are killed in England and Wales by a current or former partner.
- 1 in 4 people identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender experience domestic abuse during their lifetime
Domestic Abuse manifests itself in many ways
Domestic abuse can be defined as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer. It is very common.
Domestic abuse can include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Coercive control (a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence)
- Psychological and/or emotional abuse
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Financial or economic abuse
- Harassment and stalking
- Online or digital abuse
Who can I talk to if I need help?
For some people, disclosing they are a victim of domestic abuse can be very difficult. We understand the barriers victims might face. You can call below helplines that offers advice and information to people who want to talk through their options.
Worcestershire Support Women’s Aid
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDAS)
GDAS Tel: 01452 726 570 or Email: support@gdass.org.uk. 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Tel: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline, run by Refuge)
The Men’s Advice Line (for male domestic abuse survivors) – Tel: 0808 801 0327 (Run by Respect)
The Mix (free information and support for under 25s in the UK) – Tel: 0808 808 4994
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – Tel: 0800 999 5428 (Run by Galop)
Samaritans (24/7 service) – Tel: 116 123
Rights of Women (Advice lines, there are a range of services available)
What if I need to Flee?
We understand that victims may not feel safe and may need to leave their partner/family members quickly. In Worcestershire, Women’s Aid operate a safe refuge space for women and their children fleeing abuse.
Rooftop Housing Group also operate a safe-house provision that you can be referred to. This is open to men and/or women fleeing abuse with or without children.
Want to know more? Please call the West Mercia Women’s Aid 24/7 domestic abuse helpline on 0800 980 3331.
Housing District Contact Detail - talk to the area that you are currently living in
Wychavon
Email: housing.needs@wychavon.gov.uk
Tel: 01386 565000
Worcester City
Tel: 01905 722589
Email: housing@worcester.gov.uk
Redditch Borough housing
Email: housingsolutionsenquiries@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
Tel: 01527 534069
What support do Rooftop offer?
We provide Wychavon housing district with safe accommodation. Referrals are made through Wychavon District Council.
1-2-1 community support for Women
West Mercia Women's Aid are commissioned to provide the community support for the safehouses once the person has moved in. They provide a dedicated female domestic abuse support workers who are responsible for working with clients to help empower them to move on from the abuse they have or are enduring. This targeted form of support will assist the client in directing them towards a path that is more prosperous than it is currently.
Useful Information and Contacts
West Mercia Women's Aid - link: https://www.westmerciawomensaid.org/services/
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) - link: https://www.gdass.org.uk/
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