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I need support for me:

In an emergency contact PSNI on 999

Everyone should feel safe in their relationship. Domestic or sexual abuse can happen to anyone and support for you is available.

If a partner, former partner or family member is making you feel afraid or harming you in any way, please speak to any of the organisations below.

We will believe you.

Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme (DVADS or ‘Clare’s Law’)

You have a ‘Right to Ask’ if you are worried that someone you know might have a history of domestic abuse.

Watch the clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkkPOpMOVdk

Find out more information here:

Justice NI - Worried someone you know has a history of domestic violence? Ask
PSNI - Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme (DVADS)

I’m worried about a friend or family member:

It can be hard to think that someone we care for is living with abuse.

Sadly, the reality is that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in Northern Ireland will experience abuse at some stage during their adult lifetime, so it is highly likely we will all know at least one person.

There has been so much misunderstanding about domestic and sexual abuse that even though we want to help someone, we are worried about doing or saying the wrong thing.

You can get in touch with NDSVP organisations if you want some support yourself and here are some resources that may be able to help you: