Help & advice
If you are in immediate danger call 999 or 999BSL.
If you can’t speak, cough or tap the handset then press 55 – the police will know it’s an emergency.
For 24/7 advice, call the free National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 2000 247.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling behaviour towards another person. There are many different forms of domestic abuse, and it isn’t always physical or visible. It can include coercive control, physical or sexual violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse, harassment and stalking or digital abuse.
1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse. You are not alone.
How can I stay safe?
Whether you’re unable to leave the relationship right now, you’re planning to leave or you’ve left – you deserve to feel safe.
To help you reduce your risk of harm, we’ve put together some suggestions you may want to consider to make yourself, and your children, as safe as possible.
Remember, you don’t have to go through this alone. Tell someone that you trust what is going on, and get in touch with us so that we can support you.
How can I get support?
If you are experiencing, or have experienced domestic abuse you can contact Rising Sun for specialist support. Wherever you are on your journey, we are here to listen, believe and support you through every step of removing abuse from your lives and improving your safety.
We support adults and children affected by domestic abuse in Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
Remember, you’re not alone.
I’m worried about someone else
It can be hard to know what to say or do when you think a friend or family member may be in an abusive relationship. Whether a loved one has confided in you or not, we’ve put together some advice for how you can be there for them.
There are many forms of domestic abuse, and some are more subtle than others making warning signs difficult to recognise. When people are more able to recognise the signs of abuse, the closer we come to a world where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated or ignored.
Other useful contacts
At Rising Sun, we provide specialist domestic abuse support to all victims and survivors across Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone & Hythe.
We recognise however, that you may wish to be supported by a charity that you identify with better. There are many organisations and charities that can help you along your journey to recovery, alongside our support. We’ve put together a list that you may find useful.
