Supporting victims of domestic abuse

Everybody has the right to live safe from abuse and fear. We take all reports of domestic abuse very seriously. Your safety is our paramount concern and we work in partnership with other agencies to manage and tackle incidents of domestic abuse. Take out if you are in danger and replace with “In an emergency call the police on 999. If you are unable to talk, listen to the operator and then either press 55 on a mobile when prompted or wait on a landline to be connected to the police who will help.

North Star are committed to supporting people experiencing domestic abuse. To show our commitment we have recently signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing, Make A Stand Pledge.

The pledge demonstrates our commitment to supporting staff, tenants and contractors affected by domestic abuse.

The pledge sets out four commitments which North Star have fulfilled.

The Scale of the issue

Levels of domestic abuse are increasing:

One in four women and one in six men suffer from domestic abuse in their lifetime
An estimated 1.9 million adults aged between 16-59 experienced domestic abuse in the last year
Domestic abuse takes place at all levels of society regardless of gender, social class, race, religion, sexuality or disability
Two women are killed each week by a current or former partner
62% of children exposed to domestic abuse are directly harmed

Help is available

If you are immediate danger call 999

Alternatively the following organisations can provide support:

Nationally

24 Hour domestic violence helpline ran in partnership by Womens Aid and Refuge

Freephone 0808 20000 247

www.nationaldomesticviolncehelpline.org.uk

Mankind

Advice and support for men experiencing domestic abuse

www.mankind.org.uk/help-for-victims

Local

Harbour