Domestic Violence

Anyone forced to change their behaviour because they are frightened of their partner or ex-partner’s reaction is experiencing abuse. Recognising it is the first step towards getting help. 

Domestic abuse can include: 

• Physical or sexual abuse 

• Violent or threatening behaviour 

• Psychological or emotional abuse – for example, humiliation or gaslightin

• Coercive or controlling behaviour – for example, intimidation, making someone feel less important or dependent on the abuser, or controlling you in other areas like: setting up CCCTV cameras in the house, limiting your social network, asking your passwords for social media etc. 

• 'Economic abuse' – this includes controlling someone's possessions or how they earn or spend money 

How can we help? 

Call us to talk to a Romanian, Polish, Ukrainian or Russian speaking woman support worker in confidence (we will provide translators for other Eastern European languages). We can: 

• Inform you about your rights, the impact of domestic abuse and what kind of help you can get 

• Talk to you to understand your needs and priorities, while keeping in mind your safety and help you achieve your goals 

• Support you in accessing: safe housing, benefits, legal support (family law) and immigration advice 

• Offer you free emotional support through individual counselling  

• Organise socialising events and meetings for Eastern European women 

You can also email us at advocacy@eerc.org.uk. 

We are NOT an emergency service. If you are in danger, please call 999, or for out-of-hours support, call the 24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247.