Anyone can experience domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality, or background. Find out what support is available.
Domestic abuse is categorised by any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16+ who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.
This can include, but is not limited to, the following types of abuse:
- physical
- emotional
- psychological
- sexual
- financial.
In an emergency
If you are in immediate danger, you can call 999 for emergency services.
We also have Campus Security if you are on site:
- Avery Hill: internal phone 9101 or 0208 331 9101
- Greenwich: internal phone 7616 or 0208 331 7616
- Medway: internal phone 3138 or 0208 331 3138
Support for domestic violence
- UK Government information on domestic abuse
- NHS guidance on domestic violence
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline. Tel: 0808 2000 247 (freephone 24-hr). For women experiencing domestic violence, and for family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
- Refuge. If you are unable to call to seek help, complete online and request a call at a safe time from a member of the helpline team.
- National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline Tel: 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk
- Men's advice line
- One in Four specialises in supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse, and particularly survivors of childhood sexual abuse and trauma. It offers telephone support and counselling.
University support for students
- Our Student Wellbeing Service is available by phone and email.
- Spectrum.Life provides you with access to counselling support to help you cope and deal more effectively with any personal problems.
University support for staff
- Confidential Care is an independent, free, confidential service for staff and their families. It provides access to experienced and qualified consultants, including counsellors, psychotherapists, solicitors, and financial experts, as well as 1-1 counselling (up to six sessions).
- Respect has a helpline for those concerned about their use of violence and abuse.