Domestic Abuse

What is domestic abuse? 

Domestic abuse can be an incident or pattern of incidents. The behaviour can be:

• controlling
• coercive
• threatening
• degrading
• linked to sexual violence

It is rarely a one-off event, but tends to escalate in frequency and severity over time.

Where can I get help?

If you're in immediate danger, call the Police on 999. 

If you are being:

• frightened
• hurt or abused by a partner
• hurt or abused by a family member or know someone who is

consider calling one of the following telephone numbers:

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (opens new window)
24 hours a day
0808 2000 247

Surrey domestic abuse helpline (opens new window)
7 days a week, 9am to 9pm
01483 776822

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (opens new window)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
01483 898884

Men's Advice Line (opens new window)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
0808 801 0327 

Find out more about domestic abuse and how to get help (opens new window)