Domestic Violence

Don't Put Up With It

Domestic violence includes any form of physical, sexual or emotional abuse between people in a close relationship. It can take a number of forms such as physical assault, sexual abuse, rape, threats and intimidation. Intimidation can be degradation, mental and verbal abuse, humiliation, deprivation, systematic criticism and belittling.

The Epping Forest Domestic Violence Action Group has put together an information pack about domestic violence. The pack explains what you can do and where you can get help, advice and support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing domestic violence.

The information pack is for anyone who is in a violent relationship, including men and people in gay or lesbian relationships.

Download PDF version of the Essex Against Domestic Violence Strategy

Download PDF version of the Domestic Violence Information Pack

 There is also a credit-card sized leaflet available, which gives useful information for those experiencing domestic violence. This card is designed to be more easily concealed in a pocket or handbag. It is available from the District Council Civic Offices in Epping, and our Information Centres in Loughton, Ongar and Waltham Abbey. The cards are also available from many police stations in the District.

Click here to download Stop Domestic Violence Leaflet.

Crisis Planning

For when you feel that you're ready to leave. Click here for advice from Essex Police.

And remember in an emergency always call 999

If I can be of any help to you, please contact me:
• Caroline Wiggins
  Safer Communities Manager
  Epping Forest District Council
  Civic Offices
  High Street
  Epping
  CM16 4BZ
• Phone: 01992 564122
• E-mail: cwiggins@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

Useful Links

Women’s Aid - www.womensaid.org.uk

Women's Aid is the national domestic violence charity that helps over 320,000 women and children every year. We work to end violence against women and children, and co-ordinate and support over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the country.

Victim Support - www.victimsupport.org

Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience.

NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk

Our purpose is to end cruelty to children. FULL STOP.