Domestic abuse - Dorset Council

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Awareness courses for survivors of domestic abuse

Courses for people who have experienced domestic abuse and live in Dorset.

Get help if you're experiencing domestic abuse

Who to contact if you're experiencing domestic abuse, including organisations that can offer support and advice.

Housing options for people experiencing domestic abuse

Advice on safely staying at home or leaving home, and how we can help prevent you from becoming homeless.

Refuges for people experiencing domestic abuse

There are refuges across the whole country to support people experiencing domestic abuse.

What domestic abuse is

Information on what domestic abuse is and how to recognise it.

Find out about a partner's history of domestic abuse

You can ask Dorset Police about the history of your partner under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), also known as Clare's Law.

Help with relationship problems

The Relate website has blogs, resources, books, and self-help tools for just about every relationship problem out there.

Help if you're worried your behaviour is unsafe or unhealthy

The Respect website provides help for people committing domestic abuse. They can support you to become safe around your partner and children.

Domestic abuse information for professionals

Refer someone to the Integrated Domestic Abuse Service or Multi-agency High Risk Domestic Abuse, or read guidance on working with people affected by domestic abuse and their families.

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