Domestic Abuse Support
You are not alone. Support is available.
At Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School, we recognise that domestic abuse can have a significant impact on adults, children and families.
Domestic abuse is not always physical. It can include emotional, psychological, sexual or financial abuse, coercive control, intimidation, threats or controlling behaviour.
It can happen in any family and to anyone, regardless of age, gender, background or circumstances.
No one deserves to experience domestic abuse.
If you or someone in your family is experiencing domestic abuse, you can seek help and support. You do not have to wait until things become an emergency.
💬 Worried about yourself or someone else?
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, or you are worried about someone you know, there are organisations that can offer confidential advice, practical support and help to keep you and your family safe.
You can also talk to a member of our safeguarding team if you are worried about yourself or your child.
You do not have to know what help you need before asking for support.
Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire
Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire (DASSL) provides specialist support for people experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse across Lancashire.
Support is available for adults, children and young people, including practical and emotional support, outreach services and safe accommodation.
24-hour helpline: 0300 3033 581
You can contact DASSL directly for advice and support.
Visit Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire
Women's Aid / Refuge
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, provides free, confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
0808 2000 247 – available 24 hours a day
Refuge also provides information about finding safety, housing, money, children and legal rights.
Support for men
Domestic abuse can affect men too.
The Men's Advice Line provides specialist support for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
0808 801 0327
Support for LGBTQ+ people
Galop provides specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of abuse.
Support for children and young people
Domestic abuse can affect children even when they are not directly involved in an incident.
Children may see, hear or experience the effects of abuse within their family, and this can affect their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships and sense of safety.
If you are worried about how domestic abuse is affecting your child, please talk to us.
Our pastoral and safeguarding teams can offer support and help you access appropriate services.
DASSL also provides specialist support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Find support for children and young people
How can school help?
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you do not have to deal with everything alone.
If you feel able to talk to us, you can speak to any member of our safeguarding team.
We can:
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listen without judgement
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consider the safety and wellbeing of your child
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provide appropriate pastoral support
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help you access Early Help and other local services
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work with our Family Hub and Community Support Workers
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work with other professionals where appropriate
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follow our safeguarding procedures if we are concerned that a child may be at risk of harm.
You don't need to have all the answers.
If you're worried about yourself or your child, talk to us and we can help you work out the next step.
Operation Encompass
We are part of Operation Encompass, a safeguarding partnership between the police and schools which helps schools provide appropriate support to children who have experienced or been exposed to domestic abuse.
Where we receive information through Operation Encompass, we consider the individual needs of the child and provide appropriate support.
You can find out more on our Operation Encompass page.
Visit our Operation Encompass page
🚨 If you are in immediate danger
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you cannot safely speak on a mobile phone, you can use the Silent Solution by calling 999 and, when prompted, pressing 55. This allows the police to know that you need help but cannot speak freely.
If you are worried about a child and believe they are at immediate risk of harm, please contact the emergency services and follow our Safeguarding information.
Useful support
GOV.UK
Information about domestic abuse, safety and finding support.
Domestic abuse: how to get help
NHS
Information about domestic violence and abuse, recognising signs and finding support.
NHS – Domestic violence and abuse
Victim Support
Free, independent and confidential support for people affected by crime and traumatic events.
Women's Aid
Information and support for women experiencing domestic abuse, including advice about safety, housing, finances and children.
You deserve to feel safe.
Domestic abuse is never your fault. Help is available, and you do not have to face it alone.
