Domestic abuse
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help here.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and 750,000 child incidents of domestic abuse are reported in the UK every year. It's Leeway's aim to provide free and confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Click here to visit their website.
Restitute's work is changing lives. 100% of the people who have had support from Restitute say that their emotional well-being has increased and their ability to provide care and support for their loved one has improved. You can view their website here.
There are a number of ways that you can get in touch with Suffolk Constabulary depending on the urgency and type of request. Online contact with the police is dealt with in exactly the same way as non-emergency phone calls. You can access this here. If you are calling and it is an emergency, you must call 999. For non-emergency enquiries you should call 101.
Suffolk InfoLink is a community directory where you can explore thousands of activities, services and events across Suffolk.
You can visit Suffolk InfoLink here.
Supported by its numerous partners, Waveney Domestic Violence & Abuse Forum (WDVAF) (the Forum) provides tailored services to families impacted by domestic abuse. You can view their services here.
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation they provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated. You can view their website here.
As always, if you find that you would like any additional information on the details highlighted above, or if you think that you would benefit from being signposted to a different service, please do not hesitate to contact one of your school's DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads). Alternatively, you may wish you to contact one of your school's DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads) or your school's FLO (Family Liason Officer). You can find your school's FLO here.