Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is something that LRHA take very seriously. All of the information below is to protect tenants from harm, if you feel that you could be in danger you should reach out to someone for help.
The Facts
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.
Two women a week and 30 men per year are murdered by their ex or current partner in the UK.
Every minute the police receive a phone call regarding domestic abuse and domestic abuse accounts for between 16% and one quarter of all recorded violent crime
If you or someone you may know are suffering from domestic abuse here are some useful links to help and support
Support Lines
The Blue Door Women’s Centre, North Lincolnshire
Tel: 0800 197 4787
Doncaster Domestic Abuse Service
Tel: 0800 47 01 505
Domestic Abuse in Lincolnshire Partnership (West Lindsey and North Kesteven)
Tel: 01427 616 219
Tel: 01522 510 041
A Guide to Escaping Violence for Women and Girls
You may also want to read the ‘Three Steps to Escaping Violence for Women and Girls’, this handy guide details the three steps which are:
- Report the violence
- Take action to escape the violence
- Keep safe from the violence
EDAN Lincs
The charity provides support, advice and safety to men, women and children who experience domestic abuse. The organisation has registered charity status and is governed by directors who have a diverse range of skills and experience.
EDAN Lincs provides safe, emergency, temporary accommodation and support to any man or woman – with or without children – experiencing domestic abuse.