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Forced Marriage

2017-07-24T22:07:38+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 4. About Sexual Violence, 6. Children and Young People, 7. General Safety and Security Information|

A forced marriage is a marriage where one or both people do not consent to the marriage and pressure or abuse is used For more information please visit: Forced Marriage Briefing for Professionals Information if the individual is going overseas https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/325920/FCO_FM2014_A6_web.pdf http://www.karmanirvana.org.uk http://ikwro.org.uk/about-us/ www.freedomcharity.org.uk The “One-Chance” Rule All practitioners working with victims of forced marriage and [...]

Honour Based Violence

2017-07-24T22:07:38+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 4. About Sexual Violence, 6. Children and Young People, 7. General Safety and Security Information|

What is Honour Based Violence? The CPS and ACPO have a common definition of honour based violence: 'Honour based violence is a crime or incident, which has or may have been committed to protect or defend the honour of the family and / or community'. The terms “honour crime” or “honour-based violence” or “izzat” embrace [...]

Cyber Stalking

2017-07-24T22:07:38+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 4. About Sexual Violence, 6. Children and Young People, 7. General Safety and Security Information|

Cyber stalking can be defined as threatening behaviour or unwanted advances or harassment using the Internet, email, social networking sites or text messaging. It shares some characteristics with stalking in that it is deliberate, persistent and personal and involves the pursuit, harassment, or contact of others in an unwanted manner. Cyber stalking and Domestic Abuse [...]

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender

2017-07-24T22:07:38+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 4. About Sexual Violence|

Domestic violence can and does happen in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships. Lesbian and gay experiences of domestic violence are not always recognised and/or acknowledged by individuals and/or agencies. As a consequence lesbians and gay men do not always get the help and support which they need to deal with these experiences. Lesbians and [...]

Children and Young People

2018-11-08T14:41:44+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 6. Children and Young People|

Domestic abuse is a repeated pattern of behaviour. It can include several different types of abusive behaviour, and may get worse the longer the two people are together. People use domestic abuse to control other people. If you are a young person in an abusive relationship yourself, remember that you are not to blame. Young [...]

Worried about your own behaviour

2017-07-24T22:07:38+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 4. About Sexual Violence, 6. Children and Young People, 7. General Safety and Security Information|

Help for people who abuse their partners It can be tough facing up to difficult problems. 'Sometimes when we argue and I shout at my partner and they are scared of me' 'I slapped them once and I promised myself it would never happen again - but I hit them again...' 'I get angry with [...]

Special Domestic Violence Courts

2017-07-24T22:08:15+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 3. Our Domestic Abuse Services|

It can be a very stressful and isolating experience for a person when a case of domestic violence is progressing through the court. The Specialist Domestic Violence Court (SDVC) process offers a specialist service to ensure victims of domestic abuse receive a fair service and that perpetrators of domestic abuse are brought to justice and [...]

Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)

2017-07-24T22:08:15+01:00|2. About Domestic Abuse, 3. Our Domestic Abuse Services|

First Light has qualified and specialist advisers who provide a free and confidential service to victims / survivors who are at a high risk of harm from their intimate partners, ex-partners or family members - with the priority of increasing safety for these people and their children. These are called Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs). [...]

Preparing to Flee

2017-07-24T22:08:15+01:00|1. Critical Information, 2. About Domestic Abuse, 6. Children and Young People, 7. General Safety and Security Information|

Whatever coping strategies you have used - with more or less success - there may come a time when you feel the only option is to leave your partner. If you do decide to leave your partner, it is best if you can plan this carefully. Sometimes abusers will increase their violence if they suspect [...]

Personal Safety Planning

2017-07-24T22:08:15+01:00|1. Critical Information, 2. About Domestic Abuse, 7. General Safety and Security Information|

Making a safety plan A personal safety plan is a way of helping you to protect yourself and your children. It helps you plan in advance for the possibility of future violence and abuse. It also helps you to think about how you can increase your safety either within the relationship, or if you decide [...]