| Violent attack, inside or outside the home, is a criminal
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Nobody has the right to abuse you physically, sexually or
emotionally. Victims may be made to feel responsible and guilty for
the abuse. The decision to take action against the abuser may be a
difficult one, but it is important to remember that you do not have
to suffer in silence.
Support and assistance is available.
Shropshire 24 hour Helpline: 0800 783 1359
A freephone service that does not show up on your phone
bill.
Telford Women's Refuge:
Office hours - ask
for a Refuge Worker 01952 381921
If you ring outside of office hours, you can contact the emergency
Out of Hours Service - 01743 246058. (Note: this is a Shrewsbury
number but it is the right number to ring)
For more information please follow this link -
Telford Women's Refuge
- 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence at some
point in their lives (BCS 2001/02)
- At least 2 women are murdered each week in the UK by a partner
or ex partner. (British Crime Survey 2002)
- 1 in 6 men will experience domestic violence at some point in
their lives (BCS 2001/02)
- 1 in 3 domestic violence incidents begin in pregnancy
(Metropolitan Police Study 2002)
For further information please follow the link to the
Safer
Telford
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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