Our Fight

We refuse silence. We protect the vulnerable. We tell the truth. Our fight is to end abuse in all its forms—physical, emotional, economic, spiritual, and digital— and to build a culture where survivors are believed, resourced, and free to heal.

Our Commitments

We choose courage, care, and accountability.

This movement was born from lived experience and deep love for our community. We know that abuse thrives in secrecy, minimising language, and systems that fail survivors. So we counter with clarity and practical help:

  • Safety first: planning, resources, and urgent signposting that put survival above appearances.
  • Truth-telling: naming patterns like coercive control, financial abuse, and tech-enabled stalking.
  • Dignity & voice: stories and tributes that honour the light in people’s lives.
  • Justice & change: supporting pathways to protection orders, advocacy, and cultural shift.

If you’re reading this and you’re struggling: your life matters. You are not alone. We stand with you.

Ways you can help today

  • Share accurate information—challenge myths with facts below.
  • Offer practical support (safe devices, transport, childcare, a place to breathe).
  • Give what you can—time, skills, or donations—to expand support.
  • Learn the warning signs and how to respond safely.
Support the Work Share a Story

If you are in danger now: call 999 (UK) or your local emergency number. For confidential support contact National DA Helpline (24/7), Samaritans, or Women’s Aid Directory.

Take Action

Document & Save

Keep screenshots, dates, messages, and photos. Email them to yourself or store in a secure cloud folder.

Know What Counts

Create a Safety Plan

Plan routes, code-words, emergency contacts, copies of key documents, and safe devices to use.

Build Your Plan

Report & Escalate

Abuse can be criminal. Reporting creates a record and can activate protection orders and safeguarding.

Who to Contact
1 in 4
Women in England & Wales experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.
1 in 6
Men experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.
Every 30 sec
Police in the UK receive a domestic abuse-related call (avg).

Sources: ONS, Home Office. Stats are indicative and updated periodically.

Myths vs Facts

Myth: “If there are no bruises it isn’t abuse.” +

Fact: Abuse includes coercive control, threats, financial control, stalking, sexual violence, and tech-enabled harm. Harm isn’t only physical.

Myth: “It’s a private matter.” +

Fact: Abuse is a crime and a public-health issue. Communities and services have a duty to act and protect.

Myth: “Leaving makes it stop.” +

Fact: Risk can increase around separation. Safety planning and legal protection are vital during and after leaving.

Myth: “It only happens in certain cultures or classes.” +

Fact: Abuse can affect anyone—across age, culture, faith, income, sexuality, and disability. No community is immune.

Myth: “Children are fine if they don’t see it.” +

Fact: Hearing, witnessing, or living with abuse can seriously impact children’s wellbeing. They need safety and support too.

Myth: “Alcohol or stress causes abuse.” +

Fact: Substances and stress don’t cause abuse; they can escalate it. Abuse is a pattern of control and choices by the perpetrator.

Myth: “It’s mutual—they’re both to blame.” +

Fact: Abuse is about one person’s power and control over another. Self-defence or resistance is not the same as a pattern of abuse.

Myth: “Reporting ruins families.” +

Fact: Abuse already harms families. Reporting can open pathways to safety, support, and accountability.

We Are S.A.I.N.T.S. Safety Plan

Your safety plan is a living document. Use a safe device where possible and consider clearing browsing history after use. If printing, store in a safe place (e.g., at work, with a trusted person).

People & Code-Words

Routes & Places

Documents & Money

Digital Safety

Home Plan

After Leaving

Talk to someone now

Know Your Rights

Legal Protection (UK)

  • Domestic Abuse Protection Notices/Orders (DAPN/O): police/courts can bar a perpetrator from contact.
  • Non-Molestation Order: prevents threats/harassment/contact (breach = criminal).
  • Occupation Order: can exclude the abuser from the home.
  • Clare’s Law: ask police about a partner’s violence history.
Apply for Orders Contact Police

Stand with us. Share a story, light a candle, or support the work.

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People & Code-Words

Routes & Places

Documents & Money

Digital Safety

Home Plan

After Leaving

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Misinformation keeps abuse hidden. Share these facts to help communities respond with clarity and care.
Myth
“If it were really serious, they’d just leave.”
Fact
Leaving is the most dangerous time; barriers include finances, threats, immigration/housing issues, trauma-bonding, fear of escalated harm.
Myth
“It’s only abuse if there’s physical violence.”
Fact
Coercive control, sexual, tech-enabled and economic abuse are serious and often criminal.
Myth
“Alcohol/stress causes abuse.”
Fact
They can escalate risk but do not cause abuse; abuse is a pattern of control and choices.
Myth
“It can’t be abuse if they’re ‘nice’ in public.”
Fact
Abusers may present well socially. Abuse is about private patterns, not public image.
Myth
“Abuse is a heterosexual issue.”
Fact
Abuse occurs across genders, sexualities and cultures; LGBTQ+ survivors face extra barriers.
Myth
“Children aren’t affected if they don’t see it.”
Fact
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This sheet summarises common UK pathways. Always check current guidance or speak with an IDVA/advocacy service.

Protection & Police

  • 999 / Silent Solution (55): If you can’t speak safely, press 55 after dialling.
  • Clare’s Law: Right to Ask/Know about a partner’s violence history.
  • DAPN/DAPO & bail conditions: Police/courts can restrict contact.
  • Coercive/controlling behaviour: Patterns of fear, isolation or surveillance are criminal.

Family & Civil Orders

  • Non-Molestation Order: prohibits threats/harassment/contact (breach = criminal).
  • Occupation Order: can exclude the abuser from the home.
  • Child arrangements & special measures to reduce contact/visibility in court.

Housing, Money & Work

  • Priority housing & refuges: Ask councils/refuges for domestic abuse duty support.
  • Banking & benefits: Flag safety with banks; discuss economic abuse; DWP can record risk.
  • Workplace: Many employers can provide safe contacts, adjustments, or security measures.

Immigration & Other

  • DDVC concession: Some visa holders can access temporary support while applying to settle.
  • Stalking & Harassment (incl. tech): Keep evidence securely.
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