Domestic violence

Are you living in fear of someone you know? Is your partner, ex-partner or a family member hurting you or making you feel afraid? You are not alone, you can get help.

Domestic violence and abuse is a crime and is unacceptable. In an emergency, or if you are in immediate danger, call Thames Valley Police on 999.

Domestic violence may include:

• Being hit

• Punched

• Slapped

• Pulling hair
  Choking

• Kicking

• Rape

• Degrading treatment

It can also include:

• Being told that you are a bad person

• Or that you are worthless

• Constantly being blamed for things

• Or criticised 

Someone may be preventing you:

• From going out

• Having contact with your friends or family

They may be:

• Harassing you

• Following you

• Watching you

Sending you unwanted mail, phone calls or text messages.