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Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Advice and support for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of sexual violence and abuse.
Tell the council if you're worried that an older person is being neglected, threatened or being taken advantage of - also known as 'elder abuse'.
Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
Dame Nicole Jacobs has been reappointed as Domestic Abuse Commissioner for a third term from September 2025 until September 2028.
Apply for an injunction if you've been a victim of domestic abuse - non-molestation or occupation orders - who can apply, serving documents and attending a hearing.
The ‘This is Abuse’ campaign ran from 2010 to 2014 and was targeted at 13 to 18 year old boys and girls.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in the United Arab Emirates.
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