Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is socially unacceptable. Everyone deserves to, and should, live without fear. There is no excuse.

Domestic abuse can take many different forms: physical, emotional and psychological, sexual, financial and economic, coercive control, forced marriage, honour-based abuse and stalking. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. Domestic abuse can happen in intimate partner relationships but also between family members.

In Hartlepool, we are committed to reducing and preventing domestic abuse and the purpose of this information is to provide advice, support and guidance to anyone impacted by domestic abuse. There is also further information on our statutory duties under the Domestic Abuse Act as well as information for professionals.