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.

Support, information and advice is available for anyone thinking about leaving a situation of domestic abuse or contacting the police.

View the Waltham Forest domestic violence and sexual violence referral chart (23KB PDF file) for what to do if you are concerned someone experiencing domestic violence

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

It is open9.30am-5pm, :Monday to Friday. And is based at 702 High Road, Leyton, E10 6JP. Tel 020 8558 6228.

Email: support@reportit.me.uk or visit Report It

Specialist advice and support agencies

Support, information and advice is available for anyone thinking about leaving a situation of domestic abuse or contacting the police.

Help is available from these specialist agencies if you are a victim, a concerned friend or relative, you can speak with someone in confidence.

» Get help from any of these specialist agencies

Contact us

Community Safety
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2nd Floor, Cedar Wood House
2d Fulbourne Road
Walthamstow E17 4GG

Email communitysafety@walthamforest.gov.uk
Tel 020 8496 3000