Domestic violence

Every person has the right to live a life free from violence. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, or you know of someone who is then please get help now.

Are you afraid of someone you know or live with? Domestic abuse is any kind of violence or other abuse between family members. This can be violent behaviour by a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, ex-partner, father, mother, son or daughter who lives with you or lives elsewhere. It may include physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse. It can also affect the health and wellbeing of children in the family.

No one should have to put up with any kind of violence or abuse. Everyone has the right to personal safety - so it you are worried then ask for help. If it has happened once it is likely to happen again. Even if it has been happening for years it is never too late to seek help.

Visit Stockport's Domestic Abuse Forum website

 

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How to get help

Below are the contact details of where you can get help, advice and support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse.

Police

• Emergencies 999
• Domestic Violence Unit  0161 429 0849
• General Enquiries 0161 872 5050

Violence against Women

• Stockport Women's Aid 0161 477 4271
• Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
• Relate 0161 442 2443

Children and Young People

• Childline 0800 1111
• NSPCC 0800 800 500

Older People

• Age Concern Stockport 0161 480 1211
• Elderly Abuse Response Line 0808 808 8141