Violence at home
Domestic violence is the most common type of violent crime in Britain. But it's hardly ever reported to the police or other organisations that can help.
Domestic violence means someone is being threatening or violent to another person in their family. It also covers other types of abuse (such as emotional, psychological or sexual abuse). It doesn't just happen to women; both boys and girls of any age can be victims.
What can you do?
If you're a victim of abuse or domestic violence it's very important you tell someone. It's too difficult to deal with abuse on your own. And the quicker you talk to someone about it, the quicker it can be stopped.
You could talk to someone face-to-face, or phone a helpline anonymously (this means the person you talk to won't know who you are or where you live). You can:
- phone ChildLine on 0800 1111
- talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser (PA). You can talk to a PA in a private room where you won't be disturbed; or you can talk to an adviser over the phone by calling Connexions Direct
- tell a teacher or someone you trust at school
- visit Dawn's New Horizon, a local Norfolk website which gives advice and helpful contact details
- visit Norwich Leeway, a Norwich charity who support people experiencing domestic violence.
