Domestic Violence

There were on average 244 incidents of domestic abuse in Torbay each month in 2007.  86% of victims were female.

Are you aware that domestic abuse has a far reaching impact on children and their development – no matter what their age.  Children do not actually have to directly witness domestic abuse and are aware of domestic abuse much earlier than parents may realise.  

Children may:

The terms 'domestic violence' and domestic abuse' are general terms to describe a range of behaviours, often used by one person to control another with who they have, or have had, an intimate or family relationship and in which the abuser operates from a position of perceived power. Such behaviours include violence or psychological, physical sexual, financial control or emotional abuse.

For further advice if you or a friend is experiencing domestic abuse please contact:

Crisis accommodation for women and children

Tel: 01803 524594

www.westcountryha.org.uk 

Free comprehensive support for men, women and transgender people who are or have experienced domestic abuse

Tel: 01803 217614

Domestic Abuse Educational and Therapeutic Services (including Children's Group, Pattern Changing and SEEDS)

Tel: 0845 053 5627

Tel: 01803 841274

Advice and support for men in abusive relationships

Tel: 0808 801 0327

General Enquiries (24 hours)

Tel: 08452 777444