Domestic abuse

Advice for Young People

Cheshire Police have created Upbeat, a site which offers advice and information for young people on a range of subject areas including Domestic Abuse.

Report Domestic Abuse

National contact numbers

National Domestic Violence Helpline

0808 2000 247

The freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline is run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge. The helpline can give support, advice and information to women experiencing domestic violence and to family, friends colleagues and others calling on their behalf.

Local contact numbers

Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Family Safety Unit

01606 363532

Cheshire West and Chester Domestic Abuse Family Safety Unit

01606 351375

Halton Domestic Abuse Service

0300 11 11 247

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support

01925 221 546

ARCH (Refuge, Community Support)

01270 253 957

Crewe Women's Aid

01270 250 390

Warrington Women's Aid

01925 417 138

What is Domestic Abuse?

Domestic abuse is defined as "an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim.  It can include threatening behaviour, violence or abuse - psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional - for those who are or have been in a relationship, or who are members of the same family."

This is regardless of gender, age or sexuality, and includes forced marriages and so-called honour-based violence.

Advice and support

Advice and support for Women

We have created a section on our website which offers information for women who are experiencing domestic abuse. These pages include advice and contact details for organisations who can help you out.

Advice and support for Men

We have created a section on our website which offers information for men who are experiencing domestic abuse. These pages include advice and contact details for organisations who can help you out.

Advice and support for Children

The charity Women's Aid have created an interactive website called "The Hideout" which gives children and young people information about domestic abuse that is easy to read and understand.

Advice and support for Family and Friends

We have created a section on our website which offers information for friends and family who are concerned that a relative or friend may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Advice for gypsy and travelling communities

We have created a section on our website which offers support for members of gypsy and travelling communities who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Advice for ethnic and religious communities

We have created a section on our website with advice specifically for members of ethnic and religious communities who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Advice for Eastern European communities

We have created a section on our website aimed at supporting those from Eastern European countries who may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Advice for LGBT communities

We have created a section on our website which offers support to members of LGBT communities who may be experiencing domestic abuse.