In an emergency
In an emergency, or if you feel threatened or are in immediate danger, call 999.
Thames Valley Police
- If domestic abuse is in progress, if you feel threatened, if you are in immediate danger, or it’s an emergency, call 999.
- It is an emergency when: a crime is being committed, there is a risk of injury, or a risk of serious damage to property.
All domestic abuse incidents are graded by Thames Valley Police as 'urgent' as a minimum. This means that police will respond to your call within at least one hour, unless circumstances require a more immediate response.
24-hour support and advice
National Centre for Domestic Violence (opens new window)
Helps victims of domestic abuse obtain non-molestation and other orders (injunctions) from court to protect them from further abuse.
Emergency free phone number
0800 9702 070
Legal advice
0870 9220 704
The Samaritans (opens new window)
Provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support.
0345 90 90 90
What to do if someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse (PDF 317 Kb - opens new window)
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