Domestic abuse, or domestic violence, is defined across Government as any incident of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of their gender or sexuality.
If you or someone you know is being abused in this way you can contact the Safeguarding Team at Chesterfield college on 01246 500688 or email ccsafe@chesterfield.ac.uk.
Other agencies that can help and support you: Government Helpline www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
The Elm Foundation theelmfoundation.org.uk
Women’s Aid womensaid.org.uk
NSPCC You can anonymously text 88858 for free and the Helpline will send an automated confirmation response followed by a specific response from a Helpline practitioner within three hours.
ChildLine 0800 1111
Police 101 or 999 in an emergency
Derbyshire Got Your Back Service
The video below explains the Derbyshire Got Your Back youth victim service and how you can access the support.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFzfei_tws/Ke9UeDYRjHIV83OdK1LbbQ/watch