Domestic Abuse

We recognise and accept that domestic abuse knows no boundaries and can affect anyone regardless of race, ethnic or religious group, class, sexuality, disability or lifestyle.

Domestic Abuse can present in many different ways. The most obvious form of abuse is actual physical violence but we also recognise that other forms of abuse such as emotional abuse (calling names, continually criticising, threatening etc), and financial abuse (restricting access to money or requiring a person to account for every penny spent), can often leave a survivor suffering with low self-esteem and a feeling of hopelessness about the relationship. We also recognise that domestic abuse can have a detrimental effect on the health of the victim and other family members.

We are learning more about the effect of an abusive relationship on children who often witness incidents and live with the stress that exists in a household where abuse is commonplace.

If you have been affected by domestic abuse you are not alone! Every month in Solihull, the Police Domestic Violence Unit receives around 200 referrals, approximately 35% of these will be repeat victims. Between April 2010 and March 2011 Solihull Community Housing accepted 83 people, which were homeless as a result of Domestic Abuse.  This amounted to 27% of the overall reasons why a person was homeless.

Agencies in Solihull are committed to working together to alleviate the suffering caused by this crime. By accessing the links below you will be able to see the agencies within Solihull who are able to assist and support you. We hope that you will get a positive response from any agency that you approach. If however, you do not, please don't give up, the next person you approach may be very different!

If you are a child or a young person living with Domestic Abuse at home you may find it useful to look at the Family Services Directory

Good luck with any action you decide to take!

Contact Details

Email: safersolihull@solihull.gov.uk

Telephone: 0121 704 6644