Domestic violence

Are you afraid of someone you know or live with?

Domestic abuse is any kind of violence or other abuse between family members. This can be violent behaviour by a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, ex-partner, father, mother, son or daughter who lives with you or lives elsewhere. It may include physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse. It can also affect the health and wellbeing of children in the family.

No one should have to put up with any kind of violence or abuse. Everyone has the right to personal safety so if you’re worried then ask for help. If it’s happened once it’s likely to happen again. Even if it’s been happening for years it’s never too late to seek help.

For more information on domestic abuse and how to get help visit the GOV.UK website and the Council's domestic abus e section. You can also follow the links below under ‘How to get help’.

If you’re worried that someone may see you visiting this web page follow the emergency link to quickly go to another website.

How to get help

Here is a list of contact details of where you can get help, advice and support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse.

Police

Emergency: 999
Non-emergency: 0300 123 1212
Richmond Police Community Safety unit: 020 8247 5809

Local Agencies

There are a several agencies in the borough that support people who are experiencing domestic abuse. You can find out about these from the Council’s Domestic Abuse Support section.

Women

Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Men

Men’s Advice and Enquiry Line: 0808 801 0327

Children and Young People

Childline: 0800 1111
NSPCC: 0800 800 500

Older People

Elder Abuse Response Line: 0808 808 8141

Just because someone doesn’t look like a 'typical victim,' it doesn’t mean that he or she isn’t suffering from domestic abuse. Domestic violence can happen to anyone.