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Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse and sexual violence

Who to contact 

  • Call 999 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger from domestic abuse or sexual violence.
  • Call 101 if you want to report something that's happened or if you want to seek advice.
  • Call the Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) on 03000 110 110.
  • Call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
  • Visit the IDAS website for more help and support.

 

What domestic abuse is

Domestic abuse is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults aged 18 and over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members. This is regardless of their gender and sexuality.

In this definition, family members are defined as:

  • mother or father
  • son or daughter
  • brother or sister
  • grandparents

This applies whether they're directly related, in-laws or step family.

Domestic abuse can take many forms. This can include:

  • checking your phone
  • withholding money
  • isolating you from family or friends

All of these behaviours can have a real impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing.

You can find our more about domestic abuse on the South Yorkshire Police website. For advice and support with drug and alcohol issues visit Barnsley Recovery Steps.

 

Different types of abuse

Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, economic or financial, as well controlling and coercive behaviour.

 

Who to contact 

  • Call 999 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger from domestic abuse or sexual violence.
  • Call 101 if you want to report something that's happened or if you want to seek advice.
  • Call the Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) on 03000 110 110.
  • Call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
  • Visit the IDAS website for more help and support.
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