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Domestic abuse can affect anyone and may include: Emotional abuse: belittling, controlling, isolating from friends/family.Physical abuse: hitting, pushing, restraining.Sexual abuse: unwanted sexual contact or coercion.Financial abuse: controlling money, preventing work.Coercive control: surveillance, threats, intimidation.If someone feels afraid, isolated, or is changing their behaviour to avoid conflict, these may be signs of abuse. [gov.uk]
How to Report Domestic AbuseEmergency: Call 999. If you can't speak, press 55 when prompted.Non-emergency: Call Greater Manchester Police on 101.Local Support: Contact Rochdale Domestic Abuse Service at 0161 507 9609 or email rochdale@victimsupport.org.uk.
Seek Help - Here are trusted services offering confidential support: Victim Support – Rochdale: 0161 507 9609 | Victim Support Website [victimsupport.org.uk]Rochdale Women’s Welfare Association: 01706 860 157 | rwwa.org.uk – culturally sensitive support for BAME women. [rwwa.org.uk]WHAG: 01706 718180 – support for women, young parents, and those at risk of homelessness. [endthefear.co.uk]Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 254 0909 (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm) | domesticabusehelpline.co.uk [domesticab...line.co.uk]Manchester Women’s Aid: 0161 660 7999 | manchesterwomensaid.org [manchester...ensaid.org]Pankhurst Trust: 0161 660 7999 | pankhursttrust.org [pankhursttrust.org]
You Are Not AloneSupport is available whether or not you choose to report the abuse. Services are confidential, non-judgmental, and open to all genders and backgrounds. 
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