If you are in danger and need to call the police but cannot speak or make a sound, you can still get help. This is called the Silent Solution.
If you think you or someone else you know is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for Thames Valley Police.
Call 101 in a non-emergency.
Community Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces are private rooms in places such as pharmacies and banks. You simply walk in and ask to use their safe space and staff will guide you to a quiet, confidential room. Inside, you can take a moment to breathe, contact someone you trust or reach out to specialist support safely and discreetly.
Resources
Recognise the signs of abuse
If you believe that you or someone else could be a victim of domestic abuse, there are signs that you can look out for. These include:
- being withdrawn or anxious
- physical injuries, such as bruises
- limited or no control over finances
- not being allowed to leave the house
- monitoring technology use such as social media
To learn if your relationship is healthy or abusive, visit the Women's Aid website for more information.
Holly Gazzard Trust information pack
This PDF information pack is a guide for people who think their friend, relative, neighbour or colleague may be in an abusive relationship.
Women's Aid Friends and Family Handbook
This is a handbook is for friends, family members, neighbours and colleagues of survivors. It provides practical support and information for anyone worried about someone in their lives.