Domestic Violence
Some 1.2 million women and 700,000 men experience domestic violence each year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
However, these figures relate only to official reports of violence, with the real figure likely to be much higher. The effect on survivors' mental health is profound and obvious.
- Domestic violence has an estimated overall cost to mental healthcare of £176 million.
- Research suggests that people experiencing domestic abuse are more likely to experience mental health problems. In contrast, women with mental health problems are more likely to be domestically abused, with 30-60% of people with mental health problems have experienced domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse in the general population.
- Exposure to domestic violence has a significant impact on children's mental health. Many studies have found strong links between poorer educational outcomes and higher levels of mental health problems.
Support
Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership
We have been delivering a range of specialist domestic abuse services as Pennine Domestic Violence Group PDVG in Kirklees since 2002 when two long standing domestic abuse services merged. Huddersfield Women's Aid which had been in operation since 1975 and Kirklees Asian and Black Women's Welfare Association which had also been operating services in Huddersfield for over 10 years.
Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
RASAC is a feminist organisation; registered charity, No. 1013211, that offers support and advisory services for people, aged 8+, who have experienced rape, sexual and domestic abuse, at any time in their lives, living in Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.
Whilst we primarily focus on the needs of women; we recognise the social and psychological impact of men’s experiences as male identifying survivors and how this can compound their reluctance to disclose. Therefore we run a project on specific days that provides support service for males, aged 8 and over.
We offer counselling, emotional support, group therapy, reiki, male support services, art therapy, ISVA/Advocacy services, yoga and body work, pre-trial therapy and a helpline service that includes webchat, email and telephone.
Women Centre
Our mission is to improve the well-being and quality of life for all women in Kirklees and Calderdale.
We offer a variety of services from self-help to therapy, support, creative expression, resources and information in a women only environment. We have a well-being services in Kirklees and women offenders service, the latter also happens in Calderdale as well as a Domestic Violence service , and work with men offenders, plus teenage girl support.
It is vitally important that you contact the police on 999 if you are in immediate danger or 101 if the threat is not imminent. Nobody should be victim to domestic violence. You can also text 999 if you have registered for emergencySMS services.
That's Mental Mate!
