What happens if I ask for help?

You may be worried or frightened about talking to someone about your relationship, but this may be the first step to supporting you to get the help and support you need.

Help and support doesn’t necessarily need to come from a professional service, domestic abuse charity or organisation, or the police – you can consider talking to trusted friends or family members too.

Find out how to open a conversation with someone you trust, and/or how to report abuse to the police and what will happen next.  You can also read about the different types of domestic abuse agencies and the services available, how you can get in touch and what they will do next…