Domestic Abuse
If you are in immediate danger, always call 999 and phone the police
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse can include, but is not limited to, the following:
Coercive control (a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual violence)
Psychological and/or emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Verbal Abuse
Neglect
Below is a list of local and national helplines and support services available to you or anyone you know.
If you're worried someone might see you have visited this page, the Women's Aid website tells you how to cover your tracks online.
National Support
National Domestic Violence Helpline | www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk - 0808 2000 247
Women's Aid | www.womensaid.org.uk - 0808 2000 247
Refuge | www.refuge.org.uk - 0808 200 0247
Safe Lives | www.safelives.org.uk - 0808 200 0247
Samaritans | www.samaritans.org - Call from any phone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Local Support
Liverpool City Council Domestic Violence Helpline | 0800 731 1313 (24-hour service)
Rasa Merseyside | www.rasamerseyside.org - 0151 558 1801
Sefton Domestic Violence Police Unit | 0151 709 6010
Sefton Women’s and Children Aid (SWACA) | www.swaca.com - 0151 922 8606
Wirral Police Domestic Violence Unit | 0151 777 2689
Wirral’s Women and Children’s Aid | www.wirralwomansrefuge.co.uk - 0151 643 9766
Hafan Cymru | www.hafancymru.co.uk - 01267 225 555
If you are concerned about domestic abuse, we know it can be hard to find support. That’s why Bright Sky was developed.
Bright Sky is a safe, easy-to-use app and website that provides practical support and information on how to respond to domestic abuse. It is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.
Bright Sky helps you to spot the signs of abuse, know how to respond, and help someone find a safe route to support.
The app can be downloaded for free via the app stores. Please only download the app if it is safe for you to do so and if you are sure that your phone isn’t being monitored.
