Content tagged with: violence
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Refer someone for support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/refer-someone-for-supportFind out more about how to make a referral for a victim of domestic abuse so that they can access specialist support.
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Sexual abuse
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/sexual-abuseHas anyone ever touched you sexually or asked you to do something that you didn't want to? Have you been coerced or forced to do something sexually? If you have been sexually abused, harassed or assaulted, either many years ago or very recently, you are not to blame and their is help and support available. This page will provide information about sexual abuse and how to get help in Doncaster.
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Domestic Abuse
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-2Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, includes a range of abusive behaviour (either physical, sexual, financial, psychological or emotional) between people 16 years or older, who are or were intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender.
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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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Information for Professionals - Female Genital Mutilation
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/information-for-professionals-female-genital-mutilationIn the UK there is mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation (FGM) for professionals. FGM is a form of child abuse and sexual abuse and domestic abuse. It's dangerous and a criminal offence in the UK.
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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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Initiatives relating to Domestic Abuse
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/initiativesThis page gives you details of local, regional and national initiatives relating to domestic abuse. If you have a domestic abuse service that you would like to promote on this page please contact karen.shooter@doncaster.gov.uk
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Domestic Abuse Strategy and Annual Report
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/strategies-policies-and-protocolsThis page contains the latest versions of the Doncaster domestic abuse strategy and other local and national policies and protocols to support professionals in tackling domestic abuse.
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Domestic Abuse Protocol
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-protocolThe Doncaster Domestic Abuse Protocol is your ultimate guide as a professional in Doncaster for responding to and supporting victims and families experiencing abuse, and guidance around supporting and holding people who cause the harm to account. It contains risk identification and management procedures, referral pathways, contact details and guidance.