What Should I Do?

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If you find yourself to be a victim of domestic abuse remember there are people and services that WILL help.

This advice is shared with thanks to Compass, Essex…

Talk to someone: Try to talk to someone whom you trust and who will support you to get the right help at the right time.
Do not blame yourself: Often victims will feel they are to blame, as this is how the perpetrator will make them feel.
For those in Essex, contact COMPASS, the Essex Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0330 3337444 for emotional and practical support.
Get professional help: You can seek support directly from a domestic violence service in your area or COMPASS can put you in touch with the service for your area.
Report to Police: If you are in immediate danger it is important that you call 999. There is no single crime of ‘domestic abuse’, however, there are a number of different types of abuse which take place which can be an offense. These may include threats, harassment, stalking, criminal damage, and coercive control to name just a few.