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Domestic violence can happen to anyone. You have the right
to live without violence, it is not your fault and you do not have
to put up with it. Domestic violence is now more commonly referred
to as domestic abuse. This is because abuse and controlling
behaviour within relationships does not have to be violent. It can
instead be emotional or financial abuse.
The legal definition of domestic violence is:
"Any violence between current and former partners in an intimate
relationship, wherever and whenever the violence occurs. The
violence may include physical, sexual, emotional and financial
abuse."
For further information about domestic violence, please follow
this link to the
Safer & Stronger Communities Partnership
domestic violence pages.
Telford Women's Refuge offers a safe place where any woman -
with or without children - who is being ill-treated by her partner,
can live in a caring and supportive environment, free from
fear. The team based at the Refuge are also able to arrange a
safe place to stay for male victims of domestic violence and their
children.
The location of the Refuge is completely
confidential. We also have a safe house in the community
which can be used for women with large families, or boys over the
age of 13 who are not allowed in the Refuge.
The Refuge accepts self-referrals (in other words, if you are a
woman suffering domestic violence, you can call the Refuge direct)
and also referrals from other agencies. Wherever possible, the
Refuge staff speak directly to the woman concerned to make sure
that the Refuge is the best option for her. The Refuge works
closely with many other agencies to ensure that women and children
staying there get the best possible support.
To find out more about the Refuge call us or view the
leaflet under Documents and forms.
To contact the Refuge call 01952 381921 between 9am and 5pm,
Monday to Friday.
Out of office hours, please call the emergency out of hours
service (24/7 Careline) on 01743
360945. |