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DOMESTIC
ABUSE –
there’s no excuse
A Swansea woman is
Help is out there
sharing her harrowing
story of Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse is a crime that there
with Swansea Life readers
is absolutely no excuse for. It is not
in the lead up to White
just violence – it can be physical,
Ribbon Day, the UN day for
mental, sexual and fi nancial abuse.
the elimination of violence
against women.
To help victims and survivors of
“I was subjected to years of abuse
Domestic Abuse in Swansea, there
by my husband. I was beaten, raped
is a Domestic Abuse Forum. It has
and made to feel worthless.
representatives from organisations
including the police, social services,
“I was once thrown down the stairs
housing, education departments of
while pregnant and he slammed my
the City and County of Swansea,
back repeatedly against the stairs. I
Women’s Aid, health and many
have permanent spine damage.
more.
“I was forced to stop seeing family
and friends, he controlled our money
Forum members work together to Have you
and made me feel worthless. He
ensure that victims and survivors
would say ‘no one else would want
of domestic abuse have help and
had enough?
you’, ‘you couldn’t survive without me’
support available that can be tailored
and ‘it’s your fault I hit you’.
to individual circumstances. There are
Do you or
support groups, safe houses, outreach
“I think the psychological abuse is the
services, home safety programmes,
worst kind of abuse there is.”
someone you
witness support through court cases,
This female got help and escaped her
or even just a friendly person to talk to
know need help?
abusive relationship.
over the phone.
Call one of the following
City and County of Swansea
• Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
Wear your
Domestic Abuse Coordinator Ali
0808 80 10 800
Morris said: “More women than
white ribbon
• Police Domestic Abuse Unit – 01792 323232
ever are seeking support from our
• Swansea Women’s Aid – 01792 644683
wide range of services established to
• Victim Support - 01792 587302
Swansea Domestic Abuse
give victims, including men, the help
• DYN helpline (for men) – 0808 801 0321
Forum urges women and men
they need to stop the abuse. This is
• Minority Ethnic Women’s Network (MEWN) –
throughout the city and county
positive as it shows more women are
01792 467722
to join in awareness raising
fi nding the confi dence to get help
• BAWSO – 01792 642003
efforts on White Ribbon Day,
and that we are providing the right
November 25th.
support.” Advice and support for children and young people
experiencing domestic abuse
Look out for stalls in hospitals,
For more information
www.notyourfault.org
shops and Swansea University.
call Ali Morris on
01792 411119 or email In an emergency call 999
Domestic Abuse Coordinator for
ali.morris@swansea.gov.uk.
the City and County of Swansea,
Ali Morris, said: “Taking the issue
out onto the streets not only raises
awareness more effectively but
also breaks down the stigma
Visit
www.saferswansea.org.uk
attached to domestic abuse and to fi nd out what is being done to help
violence against women.”
survivors of Swansea
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