The County Council commissions a range of services including the Hampton Trust and Stop Domestic Abuse who work closely with individuals, families, the police and many other organisations to tackle abuse and create safer communities.
Councillor Russell Oppenheimer, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “It’s vital that we speak up about domestic abuse to reduce it. If you’re concerned about a family member, friend, neighbour or colleague, either because you’re aware they’re being abused or at risk, or because you suspect someone you know could be an abuser, I urge you to contact Hampshire Domestic Abuse services. Making a single phone call could make all the difference to someone’s safety and wellbeing who may not feel able to reach out themselves.”
How to get help
- If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, seek help. Call the Hampshire Domestic Abuse advice line on 03300 165112.
- If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you can’t speak and are calling on a mobile, press 55 to have your call transferred to the police. Find out how to call the police when you can’t speak.
- SignHealth provides domestic abuse service support for deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL).
- If you’re concerned about your behaviour towards someone else, help is also available. Call the Hampton Trust on 023 8000 9898.
An estimated 34,100 women and 18,000 men aged 16 and over are victims/survivors of domestic abuse in Hampshire each year and 42,600 children and young people are also victims.
Councillor Oppenheimer added: "While domestic abuse affects both women and men, the data shows that women are disproportionately impacted. The 16 days of activism reminds us about this imbalance and its effect on women must not be overlooked.”
To find out how to support the 16 days of activism, visit the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership’s campaigns website for a calendar of events taking place across the county.