Domestic abuse can take many forms; you may experience physical and/or psychological abuse, such as:
- Assault
- Battery
- Constant criticism
- Deliberate use of violence
- Refusing to accept or acknowledge support
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, or would like to offer support to a victim by offering them information, please take a look at the following helpful organisations:
www.childline.org.uk
Childline is a free and confidential 24 hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. If you want to talk to someone about anything that is worrying you, please call them on 0800 1111 or visit their website for more information.
www.connexions.gov.uk or www.4you2.org.uk
Help, support and guidance on a variety of issues for young people aged 13-19
www.thehideout.org.uk
Help, information and support for children and young people – whether you’re currently living with violence, you’ve experienced violence in the past or if you know someone else going through it and you’re looking for help and information.
The Lowdown
3 Kingswell Street (off Gold Street)
Northampton
Telephone: 01604 622223
Information and advice
www.sunflower-centre.org
The Sunflower Centre offers help and advice for victims of domestic violence, and runs groups for children who have experienced domestic violence.
Sunflower Centre (Northampton) 01604 233684
Sunflower Centre (Kettering/Corby) 01536 204691
www.worriedneed2talk.org.uk
A NSPCC website for all 12-16 year-olds living in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands to help you find solutions to your problems.