Coercive Control: Warning Signs to Recognise
Coercive control often develops as a pattern of behaviours that reduce independence and create fear. Learn some of the warning signs.
Technology-Facilitated Abuse: Staying Safer Online
Phones, accounts, smart devices and location services can be misused as part of domestic abuse. Learn practical digital-safety considerations.
Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders: A General Guide
A general introduction to non-molestation and occupation orders in England and Wales and where to obtain qualified legal advice.
Safer Phones, Passwords and Online Accounts
Practical steps may help improve digital privacy, but safety should come first when changing accounts, passwords or device settings.
Creating a Personal Safety Plan
A personal safety plan can help you think through practical options for different situations. It should reflect your individual circumstances.
Planning to Leave an Abusive Relationship Safely
Leaving is a personal decision and separation can change risk. Consider safety, housing, finances, children and digital security before making changes.
Housing, Refuge and Emergency Accommodation
If domestic abuse means you cannot safely remain at home, there may be refuge, housing and homelessness-support options available.
Financial and Economic Abuse: Understanding the Signs
Economic abuse can restrict access to money, property, work and essential services. Learn some common signs and practical considerations.
Domestic Abuse and the Law: Understanding Your Options
Domestic abuse can involve criminal, civil and family-law issues. This guide explains general legal routes and when specialist legal advice may be needed.
What Is Domestic Abuse? Understanding the Different Forms
Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, economic, coercive or technology-facilitated. Learn how different forms of abuse may appear and where support is available.