West Yorkshire Police

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Domestic Violence

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West Yorkshire Police deal with four incidents of domestic abuse every hour.

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse can include:

  • verbal arguments
  • threats
  • intimidation
  • harassment
  • assault
  • sexual assault
  • injury
  • damage to property

West Yorkshire Police use the following definition of domestic abuse:

Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between

  1. adults aged 18 and over who are or have been intimate partners or are family members, and
  2. persons aged 16 and 17 who are or have been intimate partners,
    and in all cases regardless of gender and sexuality.

Family members are defined as mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister and grandparents, whether directly related, in-laws or step-family.

Domestic abuse occurs mostly towards women from men but men can also be victims. It can occur in any relationship regardless of age, sex, class, race or disability.
 

If you are suffering same sex domestic violence, please click here for more information.

 

What to do if you are a victim

Domestic abuse will not be tolerated by West Yorkshire Police. We treat all reports seriously and we will do whatever we can to help prevent further incidents occurring. We always encourage those who suffer domestic abuse to report incidents to us.

We have a zero tolerance policy in respect of domestic abuse; we will arrest anyone who is alleged to have committed a criminal offence and will prosecute where ever possible and appropriate.

 

Who can help?

We have specially trained officers who can provide support and practical assistance to those who suffer domestic abuse, for example in making your home safer. They are located in our 5 local district Safeguarding Units and their contact details are below. We work in partnership with a wide variety of statutory and voluntary groups who can also provide help and support and with your permission we will put them in touch with you.

You should report any incidents of domestic abuse to the police by calling 101. In an emergency always dial 999.

 

Contacts

You can also call or email your local Police Safeguarding Unit to discuss any concerns or questions you have with one of our specialist staff on the contact details below:

There are also several other National agencies who you can call for help or support:

  • 24hr National Domestic Violence helpline
    0808 2000 247

  • National helpline for men wanting to change
    0808 8024040
    www.respectphoneline.org.uk

  • Broken Rainbow - support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
    08452 60 44 60 www.broken-rainbow.org.uk  

Local Contacts

Bradford

  • Staying Put
    01274 667104
    www.stayingput.uk.net
    Email enquiries@stayingput.uk.net

  • The Oasis Project: (Overcoming Abuse through Social Independence with Support) 01274 634850

  • Bradford Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Survivors Service: 01274 308 270

  • Domestic Violence Services Keighley
    01535 210999

Calderdale

Kirklees

Leeds

Wakefield

  • The Safe at Home Team
    0800 915 1561
    Email safeathome@wakfield.gov.uk

  • Alcohol Team
    01924 302120

  • Safer Relationship Men’s helpline
    07515 573842 (please leave a message)

 

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