SupportSupport for those who are suffering or have suffered at the hands of domestic abuse is available locally. Perhaps you are considering taking action and need some advice - or perhaps you need a safe haven where your abuser cannot find you.
Friends and family of those who are victims of domestic abuse may also need advice and/or counselling, depending upon the individual's situation.
Whatever the case, the contacts page provides a list of advisors, who are available to listen and provide support. Please visit this page if you want to talk to someone on the telephone.
Other support organisations in Guernsey include:
Women's Refuge - Phone: 721999
Victim Support - Phone: 713000
Need to talk?Do you need to talk to women who have experienced similar situations to yourself, whether you are living in an abusive relationship or have left and have issues regarding the abuse you have received?
Guernsey has an excellent support system set up by the Domestic Abuse Forum and has recently started a self support association.
This is a group of women who meet regularly to discuss any problems they may be facing regarding ongoing or past abuse issues. We have found that talking with people suffering similar experiences, helps to break the feeling of complete isolation that comes with Domestic Abuse.
Finding out ﾓyou are not aloneﾔ is one of the first steps to re-building your self esteem, sharing your experiences and knowing you are helping others at the same time is also very healing.
It is not an intimidating environment, you will not be asked ﾓWhy didnﾒt/donﾒt you leave?ﾔ because we know it isnﾒt that simple. You will not be judged. It is a safe, confidential place to talk or just listen. Nobody is going to try to take control of your situation but help will be available if you need it.
If you have special needs from any organisation within the forum an adviser will be present to pass on any questions you have.
If you have problems with transport or do not want to go alone to the meetings, there are people available to go along with you.
If you canﾒt make the meetings but need someone to talk to, contact any of the numbers listed below, one to one assistance is always available.
If you want more information about the group call the Domestic Abuse Helpline on ﾖ 73 22 99. All enquiries are dealt with confidentially.
There is no excuse for Domestic Abuse.
- 1 in 4 women in Guernsey are victims or have been victims of Domestic Abuse.
- Domestic Abuse, is not "just a domestic", it totally destroys people. It is a crime.
- Although leaving may not be an immediate option, talking with other people you can trust may help.
- You are not responsible for the choice your partner makes to act in an abusive manner.
- You are not worthless; you have the same rights as the next person.
- You have the right to live free from abuse.
- You will be believed.
Useful Numbers
Guernsey Domestic Abuse Forum Helpline 24 hour ﾖ 73 22 99
Police (Clare Cuthbert) - 719458
Women's Refuge ﾖ 721999
Victim Support ﾖ 713000
Relate ﾖ 730303