Domestic Violence in East Devon

What is Domestic Violence and Abuse?

It is repeated physical, psychological, sexual or financial violence and abuse by a person known to you, usually your partner or ex-partner or family member.  It is one person exerting systematic abusive power and control over another.

Domestic violence and abuse can be experienced by women and men whatever their race, age, class, colour, ability, religion or sexuality.  The violence can begin at any stage of a relationship and may continue after the relationship has ended.

It is usually women who are at the receiving end of domestic violence and abuse, and it is often men who are responsible. However, men are also victims of domestic violence and abuse from female partners. Domestic violence and abuse also exists within gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender relationships.

CONTACT NUMBERS FOR HELP

IF YOU, OR SOMEONE ELSE WHO YOU KNOW, ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER DUE TO DOMESTIC ABUSE DIAL 999

FOR WOMEN

If you want to speak to a person immediately call the local Exeter, East and Mid Devon Free Phone 24 hour confidential helpline

0800 328 3070

To talk to someone locally, but not immediately, there is a specialist helpline available. You can also arrange to meet an experienced support worker in a confidential venue to suit you.

01392 435560 (for East Devon residents)

(If you reach the answer phone you may wish to leave your name but only leave a contact telephone number if it is safe to do so.)
FOR MEN  

There is a national telephone outreach support number for male victims/survivors

Men’s Advice Line 0808 801 0327
FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE  

There is a free, confidential service for anyone worried about what they are seeing or hearing in their home. The service offers information, advice and counselling.

NSPCC 0800 800 5000
SEXUAL ABUSE LINE  

This is a free phone listening service for people in Devon who have been sexually abused, either recently or in the past

0808 800 0188
   
ELDER ABUSE 0808 808 8141