Domestic Violence
If you are a victim of domestic abuse and would like to get
support, the following agencies can be contacted:
Domestic Abuse Services support for female and male
victims/survivors - 01724 365609
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor support for female and
male victims/survivors - 07841067966
National Domestic Violence Helpline - 0808 2000 247
Respect Phone Line for abusive partners - 0845 122 8609
In the case of emergency contact the police - 999
Safer Ryedale
Safer Ryedale aims to reduce the number of repeat cases of
domestic abuse. Already we have seen reductions last year
through the work of the Scarborough and Ryedale Domestic Abuse
Co-ordinator in developing and implementing with Partner agencies
(statutory and voluntary sector) nationally recognised work eg
Making Safe which seeks to support victims of domestic abuse to
remain in the family home whilst challenging the behaviour of the
offender. Also the Specialist Domestic Violence Courts aim to
quicken and add expertise to the criminal justice process.
We will also raise awareness and encourage education
initiatves on the issues of domestic abuse in the community and
with harder to reach groups; this includes the national
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We will also develop with other training packages for agencies
to train up their own staff to provide an effective response to
domestic abuse.