Next Step Against Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse is the physical, verbal, psychological, sexual or financial abuse of one person by another, with whom they have or have had an intimate relationship and can affect men and women regardless of age, culture, sex, disability or social status.

What is It?

Domestic abuse is the name used to describe all types of violence carried out by people on others in close relationships.

The abuse is not always physical - it can include sexual assualt, withholding of money, forced seperation from family or freiends and mental / emotional abuse such as name calling, put downs and threats to harm you, your children or your pets.

An important fact to remember about domestic abuse is that it is a crime.

Who does it affect?

Domestic abuse is a serious and widespread problem.

People from every class, race, culture and religion are abused, regardless of their age, sexuality or disability.

A staggering 1 in 5 of all British marriages / partnerships are believed to be affected by domestic abuse.

If you are a victim you are certainly and sadly not alone.

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Next Step Helpline

Helpline: 01283 229854

Mobile: 079303958895

Office: 01283 224024

Address:

P.O. Box 6256

Swadlincote South Derbyshire

DE11 0YN

We will NOT call you back unless you leave your name, telephone number and a convenient time to call.

We will respond to all answer phone messages within 24 hours.

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How You Can Help

My friend is experiencing domestic violence – what should I do? (Read More)

My Mum’s partner is abusive – how can I help her? (Read More)

My mum and I live with my dad but he mentally abuses my mum by shouting at her and saying nasty things. She cries all the time and says we don’t have enough money to leave. I’m 16 and doing my exams and just want all the noise to stop – can you help us? (Read More)

I’ve heard fighting going on at my next-door neighbour’s house. What can I do to stop it happening? (Read More)

My friend repeatedly keeps getting back together with her abusive boyfriend and I now find myself irritated, tired and getting angry with her, none of which are helpful. I don't want to desert her, but I’m so frustrated with the situation that I don't know what to think or do for the best. Any advice on what I can do? (Read More)

My friend is abusing his girlfriend and she has made me promise not to tell anyone. She has ended up in hospital a couple of times. If I did persuade her tell the staff how her injury happened would it be treated in confidence and not relayed to anyone without her consent? (Read More)

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Support and Voluntary Organisations:

There is a wide range of support and voluntary organisations to help victims of Domestic Abuse in South Derbyshire.

What they offer ranges from one to one counselling to emergency accommodation.

Sources of Help and Information:

The following is a list of organisations that can offer help, advice and practical action such as the Police, Housing Department and Benefits Agency.

Next Step

Advice and befreinding service in and around South Derbyshire. (01283 229854)

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Run by a partnership of Women's Aid and Refuge, this provides access to 24-hour emergency refuge accommodation, as well as an information service, including safety planning and translation facilities. (0808 2000 247)

Police

For Swadlincote and Derby stations (01332 290100). Domestic Violence Unit (01332 613052).

South Derbyshire District Council

For housing , housing benefit, Council Tax. The cash office for benefits and rent enquiries opens from 10am to 3pm (01283 595795)

Benefits Agency

Existing claimants (0845 6088506) New claims (0800 0556688)

Kiaura

Providing a helpline and outreach workers. (01283 511514)

Relate

For relationship counselling in Swadlincote area (01283 561697) Other South Derbyshire areas (01332 345678)

S.A.R.A.C.

Sexual Abuse and Rape Advice Centre for over 16's (01283 517185)

Karma Nirvana

Asian Women's Project (01332 604098)

The Space

Information and Advice for young people 12 to 25 (01332 364445)

Citizen's Advice Bureau

Open in Swadlincote (01283 270101) Click Here to visit their web site.

Family Services Web Links

• Next Step
• Family Domestic Abuse Service
• Family Support Service
• Relate
• National Chidrens Homes
• iSSUE
• Childrens Support Service of Derbyshire Family Mediation
• Family Planning Association
• Gingerbread
• Scoop Aid
• Miscarriage Association
• What About The Children
• Sands

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Support Groups Web Links

• Burton on Trent and District MS Society
• S.P.O.D.A.
• National Eczema Society
• National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service
• Asthma UK
• Allergy UK
• Arthritis Care Together
• Alcohol Concern
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Cruse Bereavement
• Derbyshire Voice
• South Derbyshire and Dales Branch Alzheimers Group

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