Content tagged with: abuse
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Specialist support for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/specialist-support-for-lgbt-victims-of-domestic-abuseThe Doncaster domestic abuse hub is there for ALL victims of domestic abuse. You will be listened to and treated with respect at all times. However, if you would like more specialist support there is help available for you.
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Sexual abuse - Information for Professionals
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/sexual-abuse-information-for-professionalsThis page is dedicated to providing professionals in Doncaster with research, resources, strategies and procedures in relation to sexual abuse. You will find links to the Doncaster Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership and safeguarding policies and procedures. The page in regularly updated so please check back for updates.
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Domestic abuse survivor zone
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-survivor-storiesDomestic abuse can continue to impact on our lives for many years after the abuse has ended. Individual and group support is now available for survivors. We have a laugh, we have a cry and we are there for each other. Together we can also make a change and help other people that are going through what we have. We can influence policy makers to improve services and make a difference.
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Domestic Abuse Strategy and Annual Report
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/strategies-policies-and-protocolsThis page contains the latest versions of the Doncaster domestic abuse strategy and other local and national policies and protocols to support professionals in tackling domestic abuse.
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Refer someone for support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/refer-someone-for-supportFind out more about how to make a referral for a victim of domestic abuse so that they can access specialist support.
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Violence Against Women and Girls
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/violence-against-women-and-girlsViolence and abuse can happen to anyone but particular forms of violence and abuse are more prevalent among women and girls with often devastating consequences.
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Domestic Abuse Protocol
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-protocolThe Doncaster Domestic Abuse Protocol has been refreshed! Please check out this latest version, published in June 2023, to see information about changes introduced through the Domestic Act 2021, details of new initiatives and referral pathways and new information and guidance about domestic abuse and how to respond to victims and perpetrators.
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Domestic Abuse
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-2Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, includes a range of abusive behaviour (either physical, sexual, financial, psychological or emotional) between people 16 years or older, who are or were intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender.
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What is Domestic Abuse?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/take-the-test-are-you-in-an-abusive-relationshipMany of these questions relate to partners but domestic abuse also happens between family members and ex-partners.
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Sexual abuse. What should I do if.....
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/what-should-i-do-ifThis page is dedicated to helping you understand the different types of sexual abuse crimes and sexual motivated crimes, how to report them and how to access the relevant support services. Please remember that you are never to blame for being sexually harassed, abused, assaulted or raped. Support is available for you in Doncaster and agencies will do everything they can to hold the abusers to account.