Domestic violence is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between people who are or have been family members, regardless of gender. Therefore it can be from partners, ex partners, or other family members.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, there are different options available to you:
- You may have rights to remain in your home
- You may have rights to protection and additional security in your home
- You may be able to get help to make the violent person leave
- You can get assistance in finding emergency accommodation
If you are a woman who is experiencing domestic violence and you live in Manchester, contact the Women's Domestic Violence Helpline for advice, support and refuge.
Telephone: 0161 636 7525 (Monday to Friday 10am-4pm)
Or outside of these times you can contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline
Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (24hrs, 7 days/week)
Advice and support for men in abusive relationships, and for victim of domestic violence
Helpline 0808 801 0327 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am -1pm and 2pm -5pm)
In an emergency ring the Police on 999
Need more help? Live in Manchester? Send us an email
Information available on other websites
Manchester City Wide Domestic Violence Strategy
Local, up to date information on the endthefear website, with details of local services
Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
Help and support for women in Manchester
Adviceguide (Citizens Advice website)
Domestic violence information from Citizens Advice
BBC Hitting Home Website
Lots of advice and information about domestic violence including links to other organisations
Manchester City Council
How the Council can help (Manchester residents)
St. Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Information about the services available for women and men who have experienced rape or sexual assault in Manchester.
Rights of Women
Information about women's legal rights and how to access justice
Women's Aid
Lots of information for women who are experiencing domestic violence
Multikulti
Information about domestic violence available in different languages
The Hideout
This website contains information and support about domestic violence for children and young people
The Refuge
Practical information for women, children, friends and family members affected by domestic violence
Broken Rainbow
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence
Need more help? Live in Manchester? Send us an email
Information Provider:
Manchester Advice
Date Reviewed:
20 October 2008
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