Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse is a crime. Always call 999 in an emergency.

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The need to stay at home can cause anxiety for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is unacceptable in any situation, no matter what stresses you are under.

On 11 April the Home Secretary launched a new public awareness raising campaign, under the hashtag #YouAreNotAlone, aiming to reassure those affected by domestic abuse that support services remain available.

We know that this is a difficult and worrying time for everyone, but particularly so for adults and children living with domestic abuse. We have included the following contact details and information that anyone experiencing domestic abuse can use:

• Gov.uk support for victims of domestic abuse
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline - call 0808 2000 247
• Cambridge Women's Aid (covering Cambridge City, East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire) - call 01223 361 214. They also have a guide to making a safety plan. 
• Refuge (covering Fenland, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough) - call 07787 255 821
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Partnership
• The Elms SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)- help to anyone in Cambridgeshire who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse- call 0800 193 5434 (9am-5pm) or 0800 193 5434 (out of hours)
• White Ribbon UK - campaign to end male violence against women
• SafeLives - UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse has useful resources on domestic abuse and Coronavirus, including a guide for victims and survivors of domestic abuse
• Our Housing Advice team can discuss housing options with people experiencing domestic abuse. They can be contacted via email at housingadvice@scambs.gov.uk or telephone: 03450 450 051.
• Surviving economic abuse
• Standing Together against domestic abuse’s guidance during the COVID-19 outbreak

Respect’s also running the #NoExcuseforAbuse campaign, which calls on perpetrators of domestic abuse to get help to manage and change their behaviour

Free train travel to refuge accommodation

The Rail Delivery Group announced those fleeing domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown can apply for free train travel to refuge accommodation. Tickets can be accessed through the member services of Women’s Aid Federation of England, Welsh Women’s Aid, Scottish Women’s Aid and Imkaan.

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