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• Domestic Abuse - what should I do?

• Domestic Abuse - what should I do?
  

  Domestic abuse is when someone close to you (usually your spouse, partner, ex-spouse/partner) behaves towards you in a way that causes physical, mental or emotional damage. It need not necessarily be physical violence. If your partner does anything that frightens or controls you, it could be domestic abuse.

   

  For some, escaping a domestic abuse situation will involve leaving the home and moving to another area away from family and friends. Cotswold District Council recognises that some victims of domestic abuse will wish to relocate to another area, but others may wish to stay in their own home with support and help from other agencies.

   

  Cotswold District Council operates a Sanctuary Scheme which provides professionally installed security to allow those experiencing domestic abuse to remain in their own accomodation, where it is safe for them to do so, where it is their choice and where the perpetrator no longer lives within the accommodation.

   

  
  If you feel you are being abused, there are organisations that can help you. You can contact:

  • Cotswold District Council's Housing Advice Service - A Housing Advisor can discuss housing options with you.
    01285 623 300
    
  • Gloucestershire Domestic Violence Advocary & Project (GDVSAP)
    01452 500 115
    
  • Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service
    0845 602 9035
    
  • Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline
    24 Hour Freephone 0808 2000 247

   

  Everything you say will be kept confidential.
  
  In an emergency , the Police should be contacted.