Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is wrong and nobody deserves it. Everyone has the right to live free from fear, intimidation and abuse, especially within their own home. Don't suffer in silence.
If you are faced with the immediate threat of violence:
- Call 999 and ask for the police
- Contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247
Community Gateway can help you.
The Tenancy Management team can offer advice and support to victims of domestic abuse who are CGA tenants and we can refer you to specialist services for help. We understand how devastating such abuse can be and how difficult it can be to gather the courage to open up to someone.
You can contact us via phone or email:
- Call 0800 953 0213 (option 5)
- Email tenancymanagement@communitygateway.co.uk
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is when someone behaves in an abusive or violent way towards another person, usually within the home.
Domestic abuse is defined as physical, psychological, sexual or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family-type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. Nationally, one in four women and one in six men will endure domestic abuse during their lifetime. It's estimated that domestic abuse is as serious a cause of death and incapacity amongst women aged between 15 and 44 as cancer.
But domestic abuse doesn’t just stay at home - the impact on an someone's mental health and wellbeing, emotional and physical health, can comes with them into work. For many people enduring violence, work is one of the few places where they can be safe from their abuser, although sadly there are some cases where the perpetrator works in the same organisation.
Who can help you?
The Tenancy Management team can offer advice and support to victims of domestic abuse.
We understand how devastating such abuse can be and how difficult it can be to gather the courage to do something about it. If you approach us for support we will ensure that:
- You are treated with compassion and discretion
- Your confidentiality and privacy are respected
- We will agree all actions with you and only take action with your consent
We can offer help such as:
- Offering advice and support
- Offering referrals to specialist support agencies
- Advice about housing options
- Provision of extra security
- Taking enforcement action against the perpetrator of the abuse, such as applying for an injunction, or taking possession proceedings
Remember this is not your fault. To find out more about our service, please contact the Tenancy Management Team.
- Call 0800 953 0213 (option 5)
- Email tenancy.management@communitygateway.co.uk
Useful Contacts
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The PDVS helpline provides confidential, free advice, support and a listening ear to all victims of domestic abuse. They can provide specialist services and outreach support.
- Helpline: 01772 201601
- Email: enquiries@pdvs.org.uk
- Website: www.pdvs.org.uk
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Safenet refuge offer safe, confidential, secure, self-contained flats for women and children who are fleeing domestic abuse in Preston, they can also access refuge accommodation throughout the British Isles.
- Helpline: 01772 496177
- Email: contact@safenet.org.uk
- Website: www.safenet.org.uk
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LVS provide support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Specially trained staff will be able to help you access the right support and provide emotional support, guidance and practical help, whether you have been affected recently or in the past. All of the services are free and confidential.
- Helpline: 0300 323 0085
- Email: info@lancashirevictimservices.org
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You can call the free National Domestic Abuse helpline in confidence, 24 hours a day.
- Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
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National Domestic Abuse helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
- Helpline: 0845 260 55 60