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
Below are some local organisations that may be able to help you. If there are any organisations that you think should be listed, please let us know by clicking here.
If you would like to see some national organisations, please click here.
Domestic Violence Abuse Partnership
If you are aged 16 or over, our Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) adults service can provide both emotional and practical support with:
- personal safety
- housing options
- making your home safe and secure
- understanding your legal options
- welfare benefits and finances
- child protection issues and appropriate child-related services
- access to appropriate medical assistance
- recovery group programmes.
CASA Suite SARC
The CASA Suite SARC offers free support and practical help to anyone in Humberside who has experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse. We are here to help regardless of when the abuse happened.
You will need an appointment before coming to the CASA Suite - to book your appointment please call us at 0330 223 0181 or email us at casasuite.sarc@nhs.net
Our team can normally arrange for you to visit within 24-48 hours, so you won't have to wait long.
Hull Women's Aid
Hull Women’s Aid is the sole provider of safe and secure refuge accommodation on the north bank of the Humber for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
24hr Helpline - Our confidential helpline is available 24hrs a day, 365 days a year. Our Freephone Number:
0800 048 9944.
Alternatively, call 01482 446099 and press 1 or 01482 974570 especially if you are worried about self-isolating with a perpetrator.
Our specialist staff are on hand to help with providing emotional support, information on our service and to receive referrals for refuge support.
Children arriving at the refuge will have been affected in a variety of ways by the domestic abuse they have been involved in. Each child’s experience of domestic abuse varies, some may have witnessed the abuse, some may have intervened and some may have been coerced into perpetrating the abuse. They will feel confused about the sudden changes, they will be aware that their mum is upset but they will not understand why, they will be fearful and insecure of what to expect from life in a refuge.
We have qualified children’s support workers who work individually with children to support them to settle into the refuge and to help them overcome their experiences. In addition they will work in partnership with mums and the refuge staff, to provide individual family support.
The Trauma Centre (Hull and East Riding)
The Trauma Centre – Hull and East Yorkshire provides support, counselling, and therapy services to victims of rape and sexual trauma. Where services cannot be provided we will signpost victims to the correct service(s) to find the help they need. These services are provided. in confidence, to adults(16+), from any background, and all gender and sexual identities.
Referral Line: 01482 226677 (09.00 – 17.00, excluding Bank Holidays)
Email: trauma_centre_hey@yahoo.com
Address: A PO Box Number will be provided at a later date to ensure confidentiality.
Services offered:
- Counselling, support and advocacy.
- Counselling, support, information and practical advice for partners and other adult family members over the age of 16, who may be experiencing relationship difficulties or domestic violence.
- Male and Female counsellors.
- Flexible appointments.
- Support through the legal process.
- Work with Social Care System issues.
- Advocacy for socially excluded clients.
- Introducing and developing life skills.
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.
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