Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse

The South East Domestic Violence Forum and the Community Safety Partnerships of Shepway and Dover have launched the new version of the domestic abuse booklet, Is Your World Shattered by Domestic Abuse. Who Can Help?

The booklet explains what domestic abuse is, what you can do about seeking help, advice and support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic abuse.

Domestic abuse includes any form of physical, sexual or emotional abuse between people in a close relationship.  It can take a number of forms such as physical assault, sexual abuse, rape, threats and intimidation.  Intimidation can be degradation, mental and verbal abuse, humiliation, depravation, systematic criticism and belittling. 

The booklet is available at the link below or a copy can be obtained by contacting the Shepway Community Safety Unit on 01303 853600.

If you are suffering from domestic abuse it is important you tell someone:

• Call 999 if your life is in danger or a crime is being committed.
• Call Kent Police 01622 690690 if it is not an emergency.  Ask for the domestic abuse officer covering the area where you live.  If the officer isn't available, there is a facility to leave a message for someone to call you back.  Please make sure you leave safe contact details.
• Contact the National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 24 hour service which offers advice and support.  Call 0808 2000 247 or visit: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk

For further advice please select the links below:

South East Domestic Abuse Booklet

  Kent Community Domestic Abuse Programme

One Stop Shop

Victims of Domestic Abuse in Shepway are set to benefit from greater support with the opening of a One Stop Shop bringing together a number of support agencies under one roof.

The One Stop Shop is based at the Early Years Centre (the round building) in Dover Road, Folkestone, and open every Friday from 12 pm to 2 pm.

Anyone who is suffering from Domestic Abuse can drop in to the One Stop Shop without an appointment and will have access to services such as housing support, legal advice, victim support, Kent Police and others.

One Stop Shop

There will also be a drop in facility operating at a number of rural locations throughout the coming months, for further information please select the link below:

Drop-in Poster