HOW TO REPORT DOMESTIC ABUSE

There are several ways you can report domestic abuse/violence to the police.

• If its an emergency, dial 999.
  
• You can call 101 from anywhere in the UK and they will put you through to your nearest police station. 
  
• You can attend your nearest police station
  
• Speak to a police officer if you see one nearby.  
  
• Almost all UK police forces now have a specialist domestic abuse unit, with specially trained officers who can speak with you and advise you on your options moving forward. 
•  If you do not want to report it directly to the police, then you can disclose the abuse to someone you trust and ask them to report it on your behalf - for example, a friend, doctor, social worker etc.  

Scotland - Click HERE to locate your nearest police station.  

England - Click HERE to locate your nearest police station.

Northern Ireland - Click HERE to locate your nearest police station.

Wales - Click HERE to locate your nearest police station.

You would need to be sure that the police are able to contact you. If you choose this option ensure you givea day/time you can be contacted or if its a friend, ask them to arrange for you to speak to them at their address. Just ensure you know your partner will not be there if you are happy for them to call you on a mobile, or attend at your address. 

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You can also go to a pharmacy, or a branch of boots, and ask for a safe space. All staff are aware that if this request is made, to take you into a private room and have someone speak with you so you can be helped in a way that supports you. 

You can also go into a pharmacy, or boots, and ask for "ANI".  Again, all staff are trained to recognise that you are asking for a safe space and  you will be shown to a private room where you can be supported. 

ANI stands for "Action Needed Immediately". 
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