| skip to main content | skip to contact information | skip to main navigation |

Reducing the risk of domestic abuse

question markAm I a victim?
Find out more about abusive behaviour
hands to stopMale victims
20% of victims are men
help signWho can help?
Find out how to get help and advice
sad boyChildren
Children can be affected by domestic abuse too
love handsHow can I make myself safe?
Safety advice for those affected by domestic abuse
shadowFriend of a victim?
Knowing someone who is a victim can be difficult and frustrating

Oxfordshire’s dedicated website for those affected by domestic abuse or violence.

Domestic abuse is a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour. Your partner may want to control every aspect of your life from where you go, who you see and what you spend. It affects all types of people from all backgrounds and all race.

Be safe

Remember it is possible for someone to know what web sites you have been visiting by looking through your history. Find out how to clear your history to make it safer to browse the internet.

Contact details

National Helpline (24 hrs)
0808 2000 247

Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline
Freephone 0800 731 0055

Sahara (Asian Refuge)
0118 926 6333

Police DV Units
08458 505 505

Victim Support
0845 450 3883
External links

We are not responsible for the content of external websites.