Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is defined as any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.
Abuse can be perpetrated by partners, ex-partners and family members, including children under the age of 18, adult children or siblings. It may include one or more of physical or sexual abuse; violent or threatening behaviour; controlling or coercive behaviour; economic abuse; psychological, emotional and other forms of abuse.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.
Operation Encompass
Our school is part of Operation Encompass. This is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people who experience Domestic Abuse.
Operation Encompass means that the Education Safeguarding Service will share information about Domestic Abuse incidents with our school PRIOR to the start of the next school day when the police have been called to a domestic incident.
The Operation Encompass information is stored in line with all other confidential safeguarding and child protection information. Link
PDPA
Anyone can experience domestic abuse regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic or religious group, class, disability, ability or lifestyle.
PDAP believes that everyone has the right to live free from all forms of abuse and have the right to be free from potential or actual harm. We promote a zero-tolerance approach to domestic abuse with the belief that each individual case of domestic abuse should be given prompt access to appropriate, effective support.
The current Government definition of Domestic Abuse is:
Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can encompass but is not limited to the following types of abuse: Psychological, Physical, Sexual, Financial, and Emotional.
Controlling behaviour is: a range of acts designed to make a person subordinate and/or dependent by isolating them from sources of support, exploiting their resources and capacities for personal gain, depriving them of the means needed for independence, resistance and escape and regulating their everyday behaviour.
Coercive behaviour is: an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim.”
This definition includes so called ‘honour’ based violence, female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage, and is clear that victims are not confined to one gender or ethnic group. Link
West Yorkshire Police
You should report any incidents of domestic abuse to the police by calling 101 or using our online contact methods. In an emergency, when there is a crime in progress or a danger to life, always dial 999.
We have specially trained officers in our district Safeguarding Units who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. We work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary agencies who can also provide help and support and with your permission we will put them in touch with you.
If you need to contact the police in an emergency but aren’t able to speak to the operator, click here for information about silent 999 calls. Link
NSPCC
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is any type of controlling, bullying, threatening or violent behaviour between people who are or have been in a relationship. It can also happen between adults related to one another. It can seriously harm children and young people, and experiencing domestic abuse is child abuse.
It's important to remember that domestic abuse:
can happen inside and outside the home
can happen over the phone, on the internet and on social networking sites
can happen in any relationship and can continue even after the relationship has ended
both men and women can be abused or abusers.
Kirklees Domestic Abuse
If you're experiencing domestic abuse, or worried about someone you think might be, we're here to help.
Together with our partners we provide a range of support to those experiencing domestic abuse, as well as for their children, wider family and friends.
There are also local programmes if you're worried you use abusive behaviour, to recognise what it is and how to take important steps to change.
WomenCentre
WomenCentre provides holistic, one-stop services at our centres in Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Halifax and in the community
Our wide-ranging services include emotional and practical support on issues such as debt, benefits, mental or physical health, domestic violence, counselling, training and development and much more.
WomenCentre enables women to:
improve health and well-being
increase training and employment opportunities for improved economic conditions
raise self-confidence, self-esteem and social interaction skills
improve citizenship and social inclusion
support the development of positive, safe and stable circumstances and relationships
improve safety and wellbeing of their children.
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana was founded by Dr Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, after she escaped a forced marriage at 15 and tragically lost her sister to Honour Based Abuse.
In 1993, Karma Nirvana became the first specialist charity for victims and survivors of Honour Based Abuse in the UK.
Since then, we have led the campaign against Honour Based Abuse – supporting, empowering and educating those impacted, so they can live a life free of abuse.
We run the national Honour Based Abuse Helpline, producing data on Honour Based Abuse, we train frontline practitioners and professionals, and we campaign for change, working with parliamentarians and policy-makers. Link
Information and support
When you're living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Choose one of the options below to find out more. Link
Stop Domestic Abuse
Organisation that helps the perpetrator with strategies and support to stop abusing others. Link
Respect
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. We offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and direct them to other vital services to help keep them and their children safe. Link
Andy's Man Club
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK Link