Domestic Abuse – DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE
As you may have seen from news reports, Police Forces across the UK, including Greater Manchester Police, are expecting a worrying rise in domestic abuse incidents as abusers use the COVID-19 to take advantage of their power and control over a victim.
Domestic abuse takes many forms – physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and financial and it affects victims in the workplace and beyond. That’s why it’s an issue for everyone including UNISON. So if you need our help go to http://unison.org.uk/get-help or call our trained advisors on 0207 121 5620
Anyone can be a victim, regardless of gender, age, culture, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation and anyone can be a perpetrator – partners, spouses, parents, children or carers.
Up to date, Government guidance can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-and-domestic-abuse
There are also national and local sources of help that can be accessed for assistance:-
- Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0161 636 7525
- Manchester Womens Aid – 0161 660 7999
- LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline – 0300 999 5428
- Saheli Asian Womens Project – 0161 945 4187
- Community Helpline Language Service (Urdu and Punjabi) – 0161 636 7525
- Greater Manchester End The Fear www.endthefear.co.uk
- Manchester Social Care (for adults and children) – 0161 234 5001
- Help for perpetrators: If you feel you may be about to hurt someone visit respectphoneline.org.uk or call 0808 802 4040.
Please don’t suffer alone
