Neighbourhood Services
Keeping Bexley Safe
Domestic Violence
What is Domestic Violence?
"Domestic violence is any incident of threatening
behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial
or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or
family members, regardless of gender."
A free national helpline is available. You can contact the 24
Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on Freephone 0808 2000 247,
or by emailing helpline@womensaid.org.uk.
For further information, visit the Women's Aid website.
Victim Support may also be able to give help and advice, through
their 'one-stop-shop' in Welling. Find
out more about Victim Support's 'one-stop-shop'...
Women in need of help with domestic violence should call the Crisis
Intervention Team on Freephone 0800 731 7860.
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