Also known as: Domestic abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual violence.
Anyone can experience domestic abuse regardless of their age, race, sex, sexuality, disability, wealth, gender identity or lifestyle.
Domestic abuse can include physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and financial abuse within an intimate relationship or between family members.
You are not alone and help is available.
People can support and help you:
If you are frightened and in immediate danger call 999
Information about ALL domestic and sexual violence and abuse services, including support for perpetrators is available here:
The Equation website provides information for survivors, children, young people and perpetrators and also research, policies, procedures, practice and information on programmes for young people and training for agencies.
Helplines include:
WOMEN Juno Women’s Aid:
0808 800 0340 (free, 24/7)
The Juno Womens Aid helpline is able to provide information, advice, support and referrals to refuges and other services for survivors and to agencies working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse and their children.
MEN Equation’s Men’s Service:
0800 9956 999 (Mon – Fri, 9.30 – 16.30/ 19.30 on wednesdays)
A confidential answerphone runs 24/7
LGBTQ+ Equations LGBTQ+ service
0800 9956 999 ( Mon- Fri 9.30 – 16.30 / 19.30 on Wednesdays)
Adults Sexual Violence and Abuse Support Services
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services helpline provides access to sexual violence and abuse services for women and men in Nottingham
Children Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Support Services