Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone.
Domestic violence or abuse includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.
Domestic violence can happen against anyone, and anybody can be an abuser.
You don't have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. If domestic abuse is happening to you it's important to tell someone and remember you're not alone. Below are organisations you can approach to get help.
Cyfannol Women's Aid - Call 03300 564456 24 hours
Refuge - Call 0808 2000 247
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (glosrasac.org) GRASAC provides free, confidential and non-judgemental support and information services to women and girls affected by any form of sexual violence at any time of in their lives. They are currently running a Forest of Dean Friendship Group in a safe quiet location in Coleford, one Thursday every month. Call 01452 305421 or email info@glosrasac.org.uk
Home - Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service is a county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families. Call 0845 602 9035 or email support@gdass.org.uk
If you, or someone you know, has been the victim of sexual assault or rape, the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at Hope House, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, is here to help. Call 01452 754390
Men's advice line - Call 0808 8010 327
Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity