Domestic violence is a crime
Domestic violence is any violence or threat of violence that takes place in or outside the home between family and household members or partners in existing or previous relationships.
It can be physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. It can occur to anyone irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, social status, religion and disability.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, you may feel unable to ask for help or take control of the situation.
Domestic violence occurs in all social classes, gender, cultures, age groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) relationships. Men too can be victims of domestic violence.
Where to get advice and support
Support, information and advice is available for anyone thinking about leaving a situation of domestic abuse or contacting the police.
Report it
Report It provides free confidential legal advice and support to anyone living or working in Waltham Forest who has been a victim of hate crime or domestic violence.
Report it can:
- Provide confidential, professional advice
- Help report crime to the police
- Provide free legal advice
- Assist in seeking court orders
- Help make your home safer
- Provide housing advice and advocacy
- Refer to counselling and other support services
- Liaise with The Council or your housing provider
Open:Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm
702 High Road, Leyton, E10 6JP. Tel 020 8558 6928
Email: info@reportit-hate.com
Advice and support in any of these specialist agencies is also available. If you are a victim, a concerned friend or relative, you can speak with someone in confidence.
- Victim Support Waltham Forest 020 8556 6006
- Kiran (families with children) 020 8558 1986
- Haven Waltham Forest (sexual abuse) 020 8539 4157
- Ashiana Network (single and young people 020 8539 0427
and those fleeing forced marriage) - Honour Network (helpline for forced marriage) 0800 5999247
- Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151
- 24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone 08082000247
- Police Sapphire Unit (sexual abuse) 020 8345 3274/3276
Same sex abuse support:
- Broken Rainbow 08452 60 44 60
- Galop 020 7704 2040
- Police Community Safety – to report all domestic violence 020 8345 3042
Address: 1 Kings Head Hill, Chingford, London E4
In an emergency call 999
Are you a male perpetrator wanting to stop your abusive behaviour?
Waltham Forest alongside Newham and Barking and Dagenham Councils is part of a north London initiative working to tackle the root causes of domestic violence.
The domestic violence intervention project works by educating abusers to help them change their behaviour and protect their families.
Perpetrators are assessed, and if suitable, begin a 32 week programme designed to help them understand how their behaviour affects their partners, ex-partners and children. It also teaches them to be aware of their anger, recognise the signs that build up to violence and how violence in relationships is used to gain power and control.
The initiative is part of Waltham Forest Council's commitment to tackling domestic violence.
Self referrals can be made by calling the East London Domestic Violence Intervention Project on 020 8555 8979.
Contact us
Safe and Strong Communities
Sycamore House
Waltham Forest Town Hall Complex
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000
