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Domestic violence
We can help you if you suffer violence or threats of violence from
- your partner
- ex-partner
- family member
who is either living with you or harassing you in your home or neighbourhood
What is domestic violence?
It is controlling behaviour involving physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse within intimate and family relationships.
It happens across all communities. Most often it is committed by men against women, but also happens in gay and lesbian relationships and sometimes women abuse their male partners.
What we will do
- take your complaint seriously
- respect your right to make your own choices
- provide you with regular and ongoing support
- provide advice on tenancy and legal options
- work in partnership with other agencies and make referrals where appropriate
- treat your case in confidence
Reporting domestic violence
- We are committed to helping anyone living with the fear of violence.
- You can tell us about your circumstances by visiting your neighbourhood officer. Or you can call us, write to us, or talk to officers based in our neighbourhood centres. Don’t hesitate to request to talk to a female officer.
- Our main office and all neighbourhood centres are third-party reporting sites. This means we are able to report domestic violence to the police on your behalf.
- You can tell the police or us if you suspect that your friend or neighbour is suffering from domestic violence
What are your options?
- women’s refuge - if you choose to go to a refuge we can help you with a referral and assist you going there
- homeless person’s unit - if you are fleeing domestic violence you have a right to receive help form any council in the country; if you choose to present yourself as homeless to Tower Hamlets Council or to any council, we can help with a referral
- staying in your current home - there are options available to you if you choose to remain in your current home; you should discuss these with your neighbourhood officer.
- making your home safe -we may be able to offer you security and safety measures such as lock changes and security alarms.
- taking legal action - you may choose to take legal action against your abuser under criminal or civil law; we can refer you to the community safety unit of the police, or for civil action we can provide you with a list of solicitors that practice family law in the area.
You may choose to take no action at all. We will respect this choice and will still be available to help and advise you in the future.
Don’t suffer in silence! In an emergency call 999
Other help numbers
Tower Hamlets Women’s Aid - 07000 782 539
Domestic Violence National Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Police Community Safety Unit - 020 7275 4757
Refuge Crisis Line - 0870 599 5443
Tower Hamlets Victim Support - 020 8981 8421
Tower Hamlets Homeless Service - 020 7364 7230
East London Asian Family Counselling - 020 7377 8640
Poplar HARCA - 020 7510 0500
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Domestic violence leaflet
Read more about how we can help if you are suffering domestic violence
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