Domestic abuse

How to identify and respond to domestic abuse, guidance and support.

Domestic abuse guidance

For national guidance on how to get help, use the Home Office’s Domestic Abuse: how to get help guidance.

For local advice and information on services for those affected by domestic abuse - including a directory of services, key contacts and other resources - visit the SETDAB website. For regular updates on domestic abuse in Essex, sign up for the SETDAB Newsletter.

For guidance on the signs, symptoms and effects of domestic abuse for children, visit the NSPCC Domestic abuse web pages.