Telephone SNAP and speak confidentially to one of our experienced and friendly help-line advisors.

 

Help-line:

Lines are open between 11.00am and 11.00pm every day.

Occasionally you may get the answer-phone but if you leave a message we will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively you can send a Fax.

 

WHAT SERVICE CAN SNAP OFFER?

 

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

 

Domestic violence is the physical, emotional/mental, sexual or financial abuse of one person on another within the context of a close relationship which includes partners, ex-partners and family members.  It affects people from all walks of life regardless of gender, race, class or sexual orientation.

Physical abuse can include slapping, beating, kicking and physical injuries, scarring or even death.

Sexual abuse means being forced to have sex against your will, being forced to have sex with other people or in ways that hurt you.

But that is not all, constant criticism and being told that you are useless, ugly or worthless can be abuse too. So is threats to kill you (or harm you - or the children), bullying, being locked in, not being allowed to see your friends or family, and not letting you eat or sleep. These are all unacceptable.

It is very much harder for men to report their abuse because they are often not believed. They are derided, and feel humiliated and ashamed. Many men put up with their abuse because they do not wish to lose contact with their children.

Domestic Violence does not mean just physically assaulting another human being.