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Domestic abuse
Are you being frightened, hurt or abused by a partner or family member?

Help and support is available

Domestic abuse is a crime

Domestic abuse represents on quarter of all violent crime.  It is actual or threatened physical, emotional, psychological or sexual abuse.

It involves the use of power and control by one person over another.  It occurs regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, age, religion, mental or physical ability.

Slapping, punching, kicking, bruising, rape, ridicule, constant, criticism, threats, manipulation, sleep deprivation, social isolation, and controlling behaviour all count as abuse.

Surrey domestic abuse helpline

A 24 hour confidential service offering listening support, information and access to services.

Outreach services in Surrey

Outreach services are available across Surrey offering support, advice, information and access to specialist services to anyone in the community experiencing domestic abuse, whether they have left or are still in an abusive relationship.

Emergency accommodation

There are a range of accommodation options for people experiencing domestic abuse.  These can be accessed by talking to outreach services or the helpline or by contacting national support numbers.

Surrey Outreach telephone numbers

East Surrey Outreach - 01737 771350
Serving Reigate and Banstead, Mole Valley and Tandridge

North West Surrey Outreach - 01483 776822
Serving Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath

North Surrey Outreach - 01932 260690
Serving Epsom and Ewell, Elmbridge and Spelthorne

Guildford and Waverley Outreach - 01483 577392
Serving Guildford and Waverley

Useful telephone numbers

Surreywide helpline - 01483 776822

Surrey Police - 0845 125 2222

National 24 hour helpline - 0808 2000 247

Childline - 0800 1111

Samaritans - 08457 909090

Victim Support national helpline - 0845 389 9528

If you would like advice or information about domestic abuse need somewhere safe to stay or simply want someone to listen to our, please call:

Surrey domestic abuse helpine - 01483 776822
24 hour confidential service

In an emergency - DIAL 999

Useful web sites

www.surreycc.gov.uk
www.victimsupport.org.uk
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