Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between any people who are over the age of 16 and who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender.
Abuse can be psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional and family members are defined as mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister and grandparents, whether directly related, in laws or step family.
Are you a victim of domestic abuse?
As we continue to make Bracknell Forest a safe place to live and work, it is clear that one of the most dangerous places for many people is within their own home or their own relationships.
The evidence is clear that most people trapped in an abusive or violent relationship will endure huge amounts of suffering before ever making a report or a cry for help. Domestic abuse affects not only the victim of that abuse but also children and other family members.
The Bracknell Forest Abuse Violence Forum and the The Crime and Disorder Reduction Team are promoting the confidential reporting of domestic abuse in order to reduce the harm that this causes to victims and families.
Thames Valley Police operate a positive intervention policy whereby any disclosure of a domestic abuse crime will be investigated fully.
If you need to speak to someone about domestic abuse, you can call the Crime and Disorder Reduction Team on 01344 351 786 or you can contact any of the following organisations:
- Berkshire Women’s Aid: 01189 504003
- Bracknell Domestic Abuse Unit (Police): 08458 505 505 (to report an incident) or 01344 823 480 (for information only)
- Victim Support: 01344 411411
All calls will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Help for abusive partners
Changing Ways is a programme for men who want to change their violent and abusive behaviour towards their female partners or ex partners. For more information on the Changing Ways programme please read the Changing Ways Flyer
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Downloads
Changing Ways Business Card (168kb)- Changing Ways Flyer (104kb)
- Domestic Abuse Advice for Parents (420kb)
- Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Leaflet (190kb)
- Domestic Violence and Abuse Strategy 2006 to 2009 (534kb)
- Protection of Vulnerable Adults leaflet (113kb)
- Refuge Early Warning Signs Advert (98kb)
- The Bracknell Forest Sanctuary Scheme (949kb)
