Sadly domestic abuse or violence is a widespread problem across the country and indeed the whole world.
The impact of this can be hugely damaging to individuals, families and communities - affecting people from all walks of life.
The definition of domestic abuse is, "Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality."
In Gateshead there is a dedicated Domestic Abuse Executive Forum which is committed to raising awareness, improving services and offering more protection for victims.
As well as striving to get justice for the victims, the forum also works on prevention and intervention with those responsible for the abuse.
The key partners in the forum are:
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Gateshead Council
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Safer Families (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Project)
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Northumbria Police
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The Probation Service
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Victim Support
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Gateshead Primary Care Trust
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Gateshead Housing Company
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Aquila Way
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Gateshead Women's Service
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Crown Prosecution Service
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Gateshead Magistrates and County Court
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Gateshead Citizens Advice Bureau
Since March 2008 Gateshead has had an accredited Domestic Violence Court which puts the victims at the heart of the resolution process.
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