Domestic Abuse

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What is Domestic Abuse

"Any incident of threatening behaviour,violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality.’" ‘Developing Domestic Violence Strategies-A Guide for Partnership’

Home Office December 2004

Domestic Abuse may include but is not limited to the following: 

• Physical abuse.
• Sexual abuse.
• Emotional or psychological abuse e.g. intimidation, isolation, humiliation.
• Financial abuse, denial of rights or restriction of personal freedom e.g. Withholding money or medical help.

How we can help

• We will arrange for you to speak to a member of staff in a private, safe environment and endeavour to do this in a location of your choice.
• We will provide information and advice to increase the safety of anyone suffering domestic abuse.
• Where possible we will arrange for you to speak to a member of staff who is of the same sex, if you would feel more comfortable with this.
• We will provide you with advice on the options available to you for you to make your own decisions.
• If required, we will refer you to specialised agencies who can work with you and tailor advice to meet your specific requirements.
• As a landlord we can, where possible, take action against perpetrators who are Cestria tenants.
• We will also arrange interpretation facilities for anyone who does not use English as a first language.
• Confidentiality is paramount to victim’s safety and we are committed to providing and maintaining a confidential and sensitive service.
• We can work with other agencies to make your home more secure.