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.

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