Sedgefield Domestic Violence Task Action Group

Information on Help with Domestic Violence
"I was Married to a violent man for 10 years
I was too afraid and ashamed to tell anyone,
eventually I had to because he wouldn't
leave me alone"

"I Felt like I was going mad"

Does Your husband, boyfriend or ex partner · Call you names and put you down · Stop you from seeing family and friends · Control your money, spend your money · Threaten to hurt you · Attack you · Force you to have sex with him or others · Blame you for his violence · Smash furniture, destroy your belongings · Threaten, beat or use your children Domestic violence comes in many different forms & one in four women live in fear of their partner or ex partner and are injured both physically and emotionally. Is your child a witness to domestic violence Children who witness domestic violence suffer the abuse too. Helplines: Childline 0800 1111 NSPCC 0808 800 5000 "There is life after Domestic Violence. “Talking to other women who have shared similar experiences to me has made all the difference to me. I realized I was not alone and I was not to blame. He could have controlled himself if he had wanted to, instead he tried to control me.” There is help available, you are not alone! Love means not being hit or put down for something he thinks you have done wrong. Over 70% of women eventually find the courage to leave their violent partner.

Domestic Violence Helpline Numbers Domestic Violence 24 hr helpline 0191 5863055 Diane Weatherill Domestic Violence Coordinator Tel. 07976 072819 or 01388 816166 ext 8851 Durham Police DV Coordinator 01325 743730 Sedgefield Borough Council Housing - emergency accommodation Office hours 01388 816166 Out of Hours 01388 721480 Childline 0800 1111 NSPCC 0808 800 5000