Domestic Abuse in Older Adults – ‘Eggshells’: a Short Film produced by older survivors who have experienced long term abuse, involving high levels of coercion and control
Domestic abuse is any kind of violence or other abuse between family members. This can be violent behaviour by a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, ex-partner, father, mother, son or daughter who lives in the same home or elsewhere. It may include physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse. It can also affect the health and wellbeing of children in the family.
No one should have to put up with any kind of violence or abuse and everyone has the right to personal safety. If it has happened once it is likely to happen again.
Even if it has been happening for years it is never too late to seek help.
Domestic abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual or mental abuse.
In an Emergency 999
Non-Emergency 101
Further information
Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People - Domestic Abuse Report
Domestic Abuse Needs Assessment
Domestic Abuse Toolkit - Schools and Educational Settings
Real Trust Training for Domestic Abuse Schools Toolkit
Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People - Domestic Abuse PowerPoint Presentation
Safe Lives - research and resources
Respect Toolkit - Working with Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse Strategy
Coercive Control - Resources
Predatory Marriage UK – Reforming marriage laws and procedures to protect people with dementia
Domestic Abuse and Older People - Guidance
Spotlight #1: Older people and domestic abuse | Safelives
Manchester Immigration Aid Unit Process to refer:
Domestic abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual or mental abuse.
In Emergency 999
Non-Emergency 101
National domestic abuse helpline
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Greater Manchester police domestic violence unit
Phone: 0161 872 5050 (ask for the domestic violence unit)
MARAC
MARAC is a multi-agency meeting which facilitates the risk assessment process for individuals and their families who are at risk of domestic violence and abuse. Organisations are invited to share information with a view to identifying those at "very high" risk of domestic violence and abuse. Where very high risk has been identified, a multi-agency action plan is developed to support all those at risk. Further details can be found here
Domestic abuse is when a grown-up threatens, bullies or hurts another adult in the house.
Domestic Abuse can happen in any family. It can be very hard to deal with but remember it's never your fault.
If this is happening in your home talk to a teacher at school or someone else you can trust and tell them what is happening.
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