Tenant newsletter January 2025

Domestic abuse

If you, or a friend or relative, is suffering from domestic abuse, it’s important to tell someone.

Domestic abuse can include any of the below:

  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Harassment or threats
  • Financial control
  • Shouting at you (including in front of children)
  • Stalking you
  • Inappropriate sexual behaviour

The following local services offer advice and support:

Victim Support
 
0808 168 9276
kent.da@victimsupport.cjsm.net

Home-start Domestic Abuse One Stop Shop

01303 244836
hello@homestartshepway.org.uk

Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service

 01227 452852
referrals@risingsunkent.com

Clarion Domestic Abuse Support Line

07376 637069
centrakent@centragroup.org.uk

National Domestic Violence Helpline

0808 200 0247

The Housing team takes all reports of domestic abuse seriously. We are currently working to achieve Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance accreditation. We will update you on this in upcoming newsletters.