For Women Affected by Domestic Abuse in North Somerset

Did You Know?

• One in four women experience abuse within a relationship, many women suffer in silence and behind closed doors.
• The abuse can be physical, sexual, financial or emotional and often includes all of the above.
• It is very common and accounts for a quarter of all violent incidents reported to the police: they estimate they get a call every minute from someone affected by domestic abuse and yet only a small percentage of incidents are ever reported to the police.
• There are children in half of the households where there is domestic abuse.
• Two women a week die in England and Wales as a result of domestic abuse.

Why Do Women Stay In Abusive Homes?

Women stay in abusive homes because they may have no choice:

• They may feel threatened with further abuse or injury if they seek help or try to leave.
• They may not have any money or ability to earn money and support the family. They may not know what their rights are.
• They may fear rejection by their family and friends.
• They may fear losing their children. 

Help Available

•  Small Emergency Grants to help women to leave violent situations - money for B&B accommodation, food and other essential items  
• Subsidised Counselling - confidential advice from experienced counsellors
• Advice on which other agencies can help with your particular situation 

Call 01934 429811 if you would like someone to talk to you in confidence or email Women's Project.  

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