Domestic abuse can take many forms. If you feel you are being controlled, threatened or physically assaulted by someone you live with (or used to live with) that is domestic abuse.
It is not always easy to talk about domestic abuse or to know what you want to happen. You may feel frightened, ashamed, confused and guilty.
All of that is understandable. It can happen to anyone and any kind of relationship. But you have a right to live free from fear and are not to blame for someone else’s violence and abuse
Where to get help
There is a range of domestic violence and abuse services that might be able to help you, including:
Restart – South Tyneside domestic abuse service
The Domestic Abuse Service, Restart, provides confidential, non-judgemental support to those who are experiencing all forms of Domestic Abuse and are living and working in the Borough of South Tyneside.
The service allows victims and their families to live in safety. This is offered through:
- One-to-one confidential, non-judgmental, independent support
- Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning
- Specialist independent gender-based violence advocacy (IGVA) to support those at risk of serious harm
- A specialist service for young children who have witnessed or directly experienced domestic abuse
- Group support
- Perpetrator Intervention Programme
- Information and support about options
You can access the service by calling 07977 595910 or emailing domesticabusereferrals@southtyneside.gov.uk
Some other services that might be able to help you, include:
Places for People (South Tyneside Women’s Aid) Women’s Refuge
Impact Family Services
Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IVDA)
