Domestic Violence

What is domestic violence?

"Domestic Violence is violence which usually takes place inside people's homes. It includes mental, sexual, as well as physical violence. Abuse and violence occurs within families of every type, race, class or culture. The violence usually gets worse once it starts and isn't trivial. It can lead to miscarriages, broken bones, internal injuries, mental breakdown and death. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect, dignity, equality and without violence within their family" - Thames Valley Police

Refuge and Safe House Schemes

Shepherds Bush Housing Association services include: A Refuge in Hillingdon for women and children [ 7 family units]
2 Safe houses: - for single women fleeing violence in Hillingdon
1 safe house in Hammersmith

Aim of the service

The aim of the scheme is to provide a safe and secure environment for women who are escaping domestic violence.

The service offers support to women and their children and aims to promote self-confidence and develop self-esteem.

Women have individual support plans and are assisted in regaining control of their lives through sharing experiences, accessing welfare entitlements, health care, legal advice, counselling and ongoing resettlement support.

Women wanting to access the scheme can contact Refuge Helpline for an updated record of our vacancies.

Refuge 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline: Tel: 0808 2000 247.