Content tagged with: abuse
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Violence Against Women and Girls
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/violence-against-women-and-girlsViolence and abuse can happen to anyone but particular forms of violence and abuse are more prevalent among women and girls with often devastating consequences.
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Specialist support for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/specialist-support-for-lgbt-victims-of-domestic-abuseThe Doncaster domestic abuse hub is there for ALL victims of domestic abuse. You will be listened to and treated with respect at all times. However, if you would like more specialist support there is help available for you.
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Sexual abuse - Information for Professionals
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/sexual-abuse-information-for-professionalsThis page is dedicated to providing professionals in Doncaster with research, resources, strategies and procedures in relation to sexual abuse. You will find links to the Doncaster Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership and safeguarding policies and procedures. The page in regularly updated so please check back for updates.
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Report it: Safeguarding concern - adult abuse report form
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/reporting-a-safeguarding-concern To report a safeguarding concern about an adult at risk of abuse. Phone: Emergency out of hours number: 01302 796000 For...
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Domestic Abuse Protocol
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-protocolThe Doncaster Domestic Abuse Protocol has been refreshed! Please check out this latest version, published in June 2023, to see information about changes introduced through the Domestic Act 2021, details of new initiatives and referral pathways and new information and guidance about domestic abuse and how to respond to victims and perpetrators.
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Domestic abuse survivor zone
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-survivor-storiesDomestic abuse can continue to impact on our lives for many years after the abuse has ended. Individual and group support is now available for survivors. We have a laugh, we have a cry and we are there for each other. Together we can also make a change and help other people that are going through what we have. We can influence policy makers to improve services and make a difference.
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Domestic abuse and young people
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-support-for-children-and-young-peopleDomestic abuse is when a person hurts, controls, threatens or bullies another person who is or was their partner or who is a member of their family. The abuse doesn’t always end when the relationship ends. As a young person you might see or hear abuse in your household, you might be hurt either physically or emotionally as part of the abuse between adults, and you might experience abuse from your own boyfriend or girlfriend or other family member.
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Domestic abuse - Are you worried about someone you know?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-are-you-worried-about-someone-you-knowYou may know a sister, brother, mum, dad, son or daughter, colleague, neighbour, cousin or friend who is experiencing abuse behind closed doors.
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What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/what-is-female-genital-mutilation-fgmFGM is when a female's genitals are deliberately altered or removed for non-medical reasons. It's also known as 'female circumcision' or 'cutting', but has many other names.
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What is Domestic Abuse?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/take-the-test-are-you-in-an-abusive-relationshipMany of these questions relate to partners but domestic abuse also happens between family members and ex-partners.