Do you recognise yourself
in any of these abusive behaviours?
“Sometimes when we argue I shout at her. She is scared of me.”
Joseph’s domestic abuse is costing him his children, see why here.
“When I see him talking to other women I get so jealous that I hit him”
Jan is arrested and charged, find out what support she’s given here.
“I promised that I would never slap her again. But I did…”
Adam is learning to manage anger non-violently, find out how here.
I felt that I had somewhere to go and I wasn’t alone. I have more choices now than I did before I called. I had someone who didn’t judge but told me directly that what I had done wasn’t right and made me face it. I appreciated having a safe space to tell someone what was happening.Phil
Is your abusive behaviour costing you your relationship?
Help is available.
Get in touch with the Respect Phoneline
You can talk to us in confidence about your violence and domestic abuse. A friendly Helpline Advisor will listen to you without judgement and give you honest advice.
Please note: Our email service is no longer available, but support is available via telephone and webchat on the details below. If you are in immediate danger and need urgent help, please contact the emergency services by calling 999.
Telephone support
Monday–Friday 10am-5pm
Free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK. Your call will not appear on itemised bills. You can also call free from BT pay phones.
Webchat support
Monday-Friday 9-10am
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