Domestic Abuse
Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Domestic violence can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.
Emergency Services
If you are immediate danger or at risk call 999
999 and if it’s not safe to respond to the operator when they ask what service you want, stay connected. If the operator hears any suspicious noise, you will be transferred to the police. If nothing is heard, you may be asked to press 55 – this will connect you to a Police call handler. Listen carefully to their questions and instructions so that they can assess your situation and arrange for assistance. This system means that the Police can respond to genuine emergencies’ when people are in danger.
Domestic Abuse | West Yorkshire Police
Help and support
You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. If domestic abuse is happening to you, it’s important to tell someone and remember you’re not alone.
Domestic abuse - Getting support | GOV.UK
National Domestic Abuse Helpline | Refuge Tel: 0808 2000 247 Free call at any time, day or night 24/7. The staff will offer confidential, non-judgmental information and support.
Supporting male victims of domestic abuse.
Support across Bradford and District for anyone subjected to Domestic abuse or Sexual abuse.
Further support
You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. If domestic abuse is happening to you, it’s important to tell someone and remember you’re not alone. Consider talking to your doctor, health visitor or midwife.
Further information can be found on the following websites.
Reporting Abuse
West Yorkshire Police have created a simple online form enabling people to report domestic abuse directly without verbal communication.
The information people provide on the form will be dealt with in the same way as any other report of domestic abuse.
Report domestic abuse | West Yorkshire Police
