UK Govt Domestic Abuse Act - 29 April 2021

Domestic Abuse  is defined as any incident or pattern of incidents of physical or sexual abuse, violent 

or threatening behaviour, controlling behaviour (isolating, exploiting, depriving, regulating everyday behaviour)  or coercive behaviour (assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation), economic abuse, psychological, emotional, or other abuse between those aged 16 and over and personally connected to       each other.

The Act recognizes post-separation abuse through coercive and controlling behaviour. It no longer makes     it a requirement for perpetrators and victims to either still be in a relationship or to still live together.

The Act also recognizes children as victims of domestic abuse. This is the first time that a child who sees, hears, or experiences domestic abuse, and is related to the person being abused or the perpetrator, is also    to be regarded as a victim of domestic abuse in their own right.

Honour Based Offence, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Forced Marriage are covered too. 

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Can’t speak on the phone?

Call 999

After 20 seconds the operator will connect you to the Silent Solutions Team. 

They will ask you to press 55 to confirm it's not safe to speak. 

Next, they will ask you questions you can answer by pressing a number on your keypad.

Twitter: #MakeYourselfHeard#SilentSolution

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Deaf or unable to communicate verbally?

You can register with the emergency SMS service.

Text REGISTER to 999.

You will get a text which tells you what to do next.

Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.

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Need help and support:

· National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)

· Women's Aid Helpline 1800 341 900 (24 hours)

DG Community Organization is not an emergency service.

We do not have a helpline, but if you need someone just to talk to, 

call us on 07507 696261 or use our Contact Page.

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