Domestic abuse support services - your views
What we would like to find out
We would like to understand the views of people aged 16 or over who have experienced domestic abuse but have not accessed support services for abuse, to get a better understanding of the difficulties or barriers in accessing the support.
Your experiences and views will help us to make sure that future domestic abuse support services meet the needs of the diverse population of Kent.
How to give your views
To take part, please complete our domestic abuse services survey(External link) so we can collect your views. This will help us understand what services need to be like in the future.
Support services
If you would like support, you can contact the following organisations:
| National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24 hour freephone service) | Tel: 08 08 2000 247 or alternatively visit them online at www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk(External link) |
| Victim Support | Tel: 08 08 16 89 111 or online at: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/(External link) |
| Domestic Abuse Referral Pathway - Local Support in Kent and Medway | Visit online: https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/community-safety/domestic-abuse(External link) |
| Shout - A free 24/7 text service for people in crisis anytime, anywhere | Text Shout to 85258 to connect with a trained volunteer or visit their website. Shout: the UK's free, confidential and 24/7 mental health text service for crisis support | Shout 85258 (giveusashout.org)(External link) |
| Childline offers free, confidential advice and support for those 18 or under | Talk to a trained counsellor any time of day or night. Tel: 0800 1111 |
