(Updated 04/04/2023)
Domestic abuse is behaviour from a family member, partner or ex-partner that:
- is controlling, coercive, threatening, violent or abusive
- happens between people aged over 16
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to men or women. It includes the following types of abuse:
- psychological
- physical
- sexual
- financial
- emotional
Domestic violence and abuse can include harassment, stalking, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based abuse. It can also include trafficking.
If you are the victim of an abusive relationship, you might want to:
- find somewhere safe to stay
- stay in your home and get the person who is harming you to leave
- report the violence to the police
- get a court order to stop your abusive partner from harming or threatening you
- take legal action
- get help from a charity or another organisation
Whatever you want to do, there are organisations that can give you advice and help.
Paragon - who run Integrated Domestic Abuse Services on the Isle of Wight
Wight Dash - who run the Women's Centre and recovery programmes
Refuge -
How Do I report an incident of adult abuse?
- If you suspect someone is in immediate risk, harm or danger, please telephone the Police on 999
- Alert IOWCC Adult Social Care as soon as possible by calling the Safeguarding Team on 01983 814980 or by email safeguardingconcerns@iow.gov.uk
- If you are suffering because of domestic abuse or know someone who is you can call the Paragon freephone: 0800 234 6266 or email ParagonIOW@theyoutrust.org.uk
