Getting help
Domestic abuse is not love. There’s no excuse.
In an emergency dial 999, or you can report non-emergencies to your local police force on 101.
If you are unable to speak safely, make yourself heard by coughing, tapping the handset or - once prompted by the automated system - by pressing 55. The IOPC have produced a PDF document with information on this system.
The Exit Site button on the left of this page will quickly hide the page but you will still need to delete your history to fully cover your tracks.
You can find guidance on gov.uk or use the local and national organisations below.
Other organisations
As well as the services above, there are a number of other organisations that may be able to help.
Local services
My Sisters’ House is a women’s centre based in Bognor Regis. They can be contacted on 01243 697800.
Safe Space Sussex is an online directory of local victim and witness specialist support services.
Safe in Sussex is a registered charity providing help and support for people affected by domestic abuse in West Sussex.
The Daisy Chain Project is a charity based in Worthing aiming to help fight domestic violence.
Veritas Justice is a Sussex-based service for victims of stalking.
Lifecentre is a charity offering support to people of all ages, genders and backgrounds who have had an unwanted sexual experience.
National services
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (free and open 24 hours a day)
Women’s Aid online chat support (open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm)
Men's Advice Line is a helpline for male victims of domestic violence. Phone 0808 8010327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm)
The ManKind Initiative is a male domestic abuse helpline: 01823 334244 (open weekdays 10am to 4pm)
Financial support
Surviving Economic Abuse is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and responding to it.