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Abuse and serious assault

How we can help and ways to report it

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Find out more about the help and support available if:

you have been raped

you are living with domestic abuse

you are a vulnerable adult

you know of a vulnerable child

you have been a victim of hate crime

 

Report it

If you, or someone you know, is being abused or has been assaulted, please report it.

  • If life is in danger or a crime in progress, call 999
  • To report an incident or get advice, call 101.

There are specific organsations which can help you if you have been raped or are suffering abuse - there's more information available through the links above.

 

Code of practice for victims of crimeSupport for victims and witnesses

You can find advice on the support available for victims and witnesses on the Directgov website. Here you'll find information on:

  • What to do if you witness a crime
  • Your rights as a witness
  • The protection available to witnesses and victims

A guide published by the Home Office, called 'The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime', explains what victims can expect from the criminal justice system.