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Domestic violence

Introduction

We use the term domestic violence to describe any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between people who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender.

This information can be used by adults (and their children) who are experiencing or have experienced any form of domestic violence or abuse, or by workers who have contact with adults and / or children who have experienced or witnessed Domestic Violence.

If you would like to receive this information in any other language or format, please contact the Domestic Violence Forum Co-ordinator on 01422 393185. Information in other languages is also available from The Survivor's Handbook|.

Calderdale Domestic Violence Forum

This information has been produced by Calderdale Domestic Violence Forum. The Forum brings together a range of partners, including:

• WomenCentre|
• West Yorkshire Police
• Calderdale Council
• West Yorkshire Probation Service
• The Crown Prosecution Service
• Health Trusts
• Pennine Housing 2000
• Stonham Housing
• Calderdale Children's Fund
• The Local Strategic Partnership: Calderdale Forward.

We work together to support and protect victims of domestic violence and their children, to hold abusers accountable, and to reduce tolerance of domestic violence within our community.

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