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You don't have to do everything.
Just one thing, when you're ready.

If something at home doesn't feel right, you're in the right place. The page below moves at your pace — what to do right now, what to do this week, and what to do when you're ready. Pick one step. That's enough.

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I think I'm being abused — what do I do?

Two short checklists: how to recognise abuse, and concrete steps you can take today.

Information only. This is not legal advice. Court procedures and the law change. Always confirm with a solicitor, Citizens Advice, or a domestic abuse advocate before acting.

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Right now

Are you safe?

If you're in immediate danger, the next minute matters more than anything else on this site.

In immediate danger

Call 999. Can't speak? Press 55 on a mobile after the call connects (Silent Solution).

Free, 24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247.

Am I being abused?Name what's happening. No pressure, no judgement.Find help nowVetted UK helplines, refuges, and specialist services — including LGBT+, men, and honour-based abuse.
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This week

Understand and protect yourself

When you have a quiet moment, these are the things that quietly build your safety and your case — without anyone else needing to know.

What's happening to me?Coercive control, post-separation abuse, and the patterns that are often invisible until you name them.Start a private logExactly what to record — and how — so it stands up later in court if you need it to.Which protective order?A short questionnaire that points you toward the right order for your situation.Protecting your childrenChildren Act framework, significant harm, and what to do if children are exposed to abuse.
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When you're ready

Build your case

No rush. These tools are here for when (and if) you decide to act — reporting, applying, or going to court.

Reporting to the policeWhat officers MUST log, your rights, and why stalking and coercive control have no 6-month time bar.Letters & templatesReady-to-edit letters for police, solicitors, schools, employers and the family court.Protective ordersNon-molestation, occupation, DAPO, restraining and stalking orders — with the application forms.Legal aidDomestic abuse evidence routes mean many survivors qualify. Check before you pay a solicitor.

Reference library

For when you want the detail

The full law, prosecution tests and procedural detail — for survivors who want to read it, and for friends, family or professionals supporting them.