Care and support
Where to look for help and advice
Domestic violence
If you are a victim of domestic violence or abuse you need to:- recognise that it is happening to you.
- accept that you are not to blame.
- talk to someone.
- Hertfordshire Domestic Violence Helpline
- What is domestic violence?
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Domestic Violence Directory - helplines and support groups
- Domestic violence advice and counselling services
- Domestic violence alcohol and drugs counselling
- Domestic violence forums
- Domestic violence rape and sexual abuse counselling
- Domestic violence refuges and housing
- Domestic violence support for children and families
- Domestic violence support for men
- Domestic violence support for women
- Domestic violence support for young people
- Support and counselling for perpetrators of domestic violence
- Support for people in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships
- Getting help if you are being abused
- Teen dating violence
If you or someone you know are in immediate danger from an abuser dial 999.
To speak in confidence to a trained adviser ring the free Hertfordshire Domestic Violence/Abuse Line on 08 088 088 088 (Monday to Friday 10am - 8pm). This number will not show up on your telephone bill.
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- Supporting People Housing-related support
- Hertfordshire Domestic Violence Helpline 08 088 088 088 Calls are free and confidential
External Links
- Hertfordshire Constabulary: Police Stations
- Hertfordshire Constabulary: Domestic Violence Officers
- Home Office:domestic violence
- Women's Aid
- Relate
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