Domestic Abuse
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is:
- physical
- emotional
- verbal
- sexual or;
- financial abuse
of one person by someone they have or have had an intimate or family-type relationship with. It is rarely a one-off event, but tends to escalate in frequency and severity over time.
Where can I get help?
If you are in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999.
If you are being frightened, hurt or abused by a partner or a family member, or know someone who is, please consider calling one of the following telephone numbers:
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24 hours a day
0808 2000 247
Surrey domestic abuse helpline
7 days a week, 9am to 9pm
01483 776822
South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
01483 898884
Men's Advice Line
Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
0808 801 0327