Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can be emotional, financial, and psychological or physical.
We will work with those experiencing domestic abuse to help them get away from the situation.
Domestic abuse can impact neighbours, some signs to look out for include:
- Sounds of screaming, shouting, loud arguments, bumps and thuds as though doors or walls are being punched
- People who are being abused are often withdrawn, reluctant to talk to others, and may never be seen away from their abuser
- Physical marks on faces and limbs may also indicate abuse
- Overly controlling behaviour in everyday situations, such as cutting off conversations, not allowing others to speak, and people seeking permission from the abuser before being allowed to do simple things such as leave a room
- Victims who are children may look malnourished, untidy, be timid or rarely speak.
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What you can do
If you are being abused, please contact Trident, the police, your local council, or support services such as Women’s Aid for help
If you are worried about someone else, report it to the police and let us know
Try to include as much detail as possible, such as dates, times, and what you saw or heard
Keep a record of what is happening and continue sharing updates with the police and Trident
What we can do
We have trained staff who can support people experiencing domestic abuse and help them stay safe
Your safety is our top priority
We take time to gather information and work with specialist services
Our support may not always be obvious at first, but we will work with you in a safe and careful way
We can help you find ways to leave an unsafe situation if needed
We will work with the police and other agencies to share information and provide support
We may take legal action, such as applying to court or helping you get an order to keep someone away
We will make safeguarding referrals where needed and work with local services to keep you safe
We can help make your home safer, for example by adding security measures
In some cases, we can help you move to a safer home
We can also support people to get help to change their behaviour
We will make sure any damage caused is repaired, and may ask the person responsible to pay
What other agencies can do
If children are at risk, the local council’s social services team can take action to keep them safe
The police can take people to court for domestic abuse if there is enough evidence
Support organisations can help people apply for court orders to protect themselves
Schools and childcare providers must report concerns if they think a child is being affected by abuse
Different services may work together to share information and support people at risk
Report to us
To report anti-social behaviour to us, please fill in the form below with as much information you can give.
