Domestic Violence Support Team

Women's Support | Children's and Young People's Support | Young Persons Accommodation Support Service | Independent Domestic Violence Advisor | Maze – Adults Facing Chronic Exclusion | Freedom Programme

  • Domestic Violence and abuse can affect any woman
  • One woman in four will experience domestic violence in their lifetime
  • Two women a week are killed by domestic violence
  • Less than half of all domestic violence incidents are reported to the Police
  • Domestic Violence and Abuse can be physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and financial….it can be any or all of these things
  • Women may experience domestic violence and abuse regardless of ethnicity, religion, class, age, sexuality, disability or lifestyle
  • Children and young people are often caught up in households where domestic violence and abuse occurs
  • In 80% of cases children are in the same or next room

If you think you might be suffering from domestic abuse or know someone who is, contact any of the Domestic Violence Services in confidence to receive non judgmental support, advice and information.

To find out more about specific services follow the links below:

Download the Calderdale Domestic Violence Forum Directory for more services, support and safety planning advice.

"I thought this was only happening to me, now I've got support and moved on so much with my life"

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