What is the Domestic Abuse Service?
Victim Support provide the Domestic Abuse Service for people aged 16 years and over who are experiencing domestic violence or abuse in London. It also provides help for people supporting victim-survivors.
If you think you are in immediate danger from your abuser, please call 999 and ask for the police.
How we can support you
At LVWS, we want to make sure that anyone experiencing domestic abuse in London has the information and support they need. It can be difficult to recognise the signs of abuse from someone you are close to, and even more difficult to seek help.
“When it’s an average person, a working class person, a person that’s on a low income, a person of a minority, it’s like our story doesn’t matter….there are people who will listen. It is lonely, it is hard, it is isolating, but communicating is key.”
Victim of domestic abuse
It’s important to know that it’s not your fault, you are never to blame for the abuse that’s happening to you
You may be unsure whether the behaviour of your partner – or someone else you live with – is abusive. There are different types of abuse, not all domestic abuse is physical.
Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, you can get in touch by phone or start a live chat. Our specialist team is on hand to listen, advise and help you understand what you’re going through.
We won’t judge your situation tell you to do anything you’re not comfortable with. We will explain how we can help, whether you’re ready to take the next step or not.
Request support online
If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, you can request our support online for yourself or on behalf of someone you’re supporting. If you are referring for support, you’ll need to have the consent from the person you are helping.
Once you’ve submitted your details, someone from your local team will contact you within three working days (Monday-Friday).
