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Domestic Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n One woman in four (and one man in six) in the UK will be a\u00a0victim of domestic violence during their lifetime, according Domestic Abuse is about how people use their power to control someone in a relationship – it can involve physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. It includes forced marriage and honour-based violence. It can affect women and men and members of lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans communities.<\/p>\n It’s abuse if your partner, ex-partner or a family member:<\/strong><\/p>\n Where can you get help?<\/strong><\/p>\n You don’t have to wait for an emergency situation to seek help. You can:<\/p>\n The Survivor’s Handbook from the charity Women’s Aid is free and provides information on a wide range of issues such as housing, money, helping your children and your legal rights. The handbook is available as a downloadable PDF in 11 languages.<\/p>\n For forced marriage and honour based violence, contact Karma Nirvana (0800 5999 247) or The Forced Marriage Unit (020 70080151).<\/p>\n Men of any age can be victims of domestic violence or abuse, in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. Help and support is available from Men’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0327 or Mankind on 01823 334 244.<\/p>\n If you are a male survivor of sexual abuse and rape, visit Survivors Manchester<\/a> for advice, information and support. You can telephone Survivors Manchester on 0161 236 2182 Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm.<\/p>\n If you think you have experienced abuse from your partner, ex-partner or a close family member, or you are being forced into marriage, call one of the helplines and talk to someone. They can help you to stay safe and live free from fear. They can tell you how to get legal advice and safe housing.<\/p>\n Sexual assault<\/strong><\/p>\n Women and men who have been sexually assaulted can get confidential help, treatment and support at a sexual assault Child Sexual Exploitation<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s not okay for someone to manipulate you into doing sexual things for their own or someone else’s benefit. If you’re Choose care at home if…<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Choose GP, midwife or Health Visitor if…<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Call 999 A&E if…<\/strong><\/p>\n
to research estimates. Children who grow up seeing or hearing abuse are also harmed and are more likely to experience abusive relationships in adulthood.<\/p>\n\n
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referral centre. Find your nearest sexual assault referral centre via NHS Choices.<\/p>\n
under 18, this is called child sexual exploitation and it is against the law.\u00a0Report child sexual exploitation to the
police by dialling 101. If you or a young person you care about is in immediate danger, dial 999. Visit the “It’s not OK<\/a>” website for advice, information and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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