Welfare Support and Advice

National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808-2000-247

What is Domestic Violence and Abuse ?

Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This definition includes honour based violence, female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage.

There are various support agencies to contact via the useful links below:

In Leeds:

Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) is a partnership of three specialist services in Leeds: Leeds Women’s Aid, Behind Closed Doors and Women’s Health Matters. They deliver community support and emergency accommodation-based services.
They have a 24 hour helpline 0113 246 0401 and their website has various other links and information

In Kirklees:

Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership (PDAP) -contact via their 24 hour helpline on 0800 052 7222
This website includes various other links and information

Kirklees Council have a Domestic Abuse website support page with information on how they can help

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership – KSCP
Their website has contact details and more support information.
including all the quick reference contact telephone numbers