If you are worried about someone: Supporting a friend or family member experiencing Domestic Abuse If you know or suspect that a family member, friend or work colleague is experiencing domestic abuse, it can be difficult to know what to do. It can be very upsetting to discover that someone you care about is being [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
What do I do if I encounter or suspect domestic abuse? Contact us. We’re open Monday- Friday from 9:00am- 5:00pm Why does it happen? All forms of domestic abuse - psychological, economic, emotional and physical come from the abuser's desire for power and control over other family members or intimate partners. Although every situation is [...]