Domestic abuse services and information

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Domestic abuse can happen to anyone.

Domestic abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual and economic abuse, as well as controlling and coercive behaviour. Domestic abuse is when this behaviour is towards an intimate partner, ex-partner, or family member, regardless of their gender or sexuality.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, or think you might be, you can get advice and support today.

Gateshead Domestic Abuse Team

Need to talk? For advice and support, please contact our Domestic Abuse 24 hour helpline on 0191 433 3333.

Gateshead Domestic Abuse Team provide specialist advice, support and advocacy to adults, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.

Email: domesticabuseteam@gateshead.gov.uk

Gateshead Housing Domestic Abuse Outreach Team

Are you feeling unsafe where you live? For specialist housing advice and support, please call 0191 433 3174.

Gateshead Housing Domestic Abuse Outreach Team provide specialist advice, support and advocacy to help you find somewhere to live or support you to stay safe in your home.

SWITCH

Gateshead Domestic Abuse Team delivers a Behaviour Change Programme for those causing harm. If you're worried about your behaviour and you want to take steps to change, call 0191 433 3333.

Gateshead domestic abuse directory

Gateshead Domestic Abuse Partnership has produced a directory of services for those affected by domestic abuse in Gateshead.

This directory provides information on a range of services for anyone affected by domestic abuse. It covers local, regional and national services for adults, children, and young people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse, as well as those who are causing harm and are looking for help to change their behaviour.

Search the directory or download a PDF version (PDF, 170 KB)(opens new window).

Clare's Law - Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme

Clare's Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) aims to ensure that more people can make informed decisions about their relationship and escape if necessary.

Clare's Law lets you find out about someone you are in a relationship with. You can ask the police if the person has a criminal record or if they might be dangerous. You can ask the police if you think that you, or someone you know, might be at risk.

For more information, or to make a request under Clare's Law go to the Northumbria Police website (opens new window).

Gateshead Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)

Gateshead MARAC is a weekly meeting where statutory and voluntary agencies share information on high-risk cases of domestic abuse and create a plan to reduce risk to the victim/survivor, and their children, and hold perpetrators to account.

High-risk is defined as someone being at high risk of serious injury or death as a result of the domestic abuse.

Any professional working with victims and survivors, children or perpetrators can refer to the MARAC. The perpetrator must not be informed of the referral as this can increase risk to the victim or survivor.

To make a referral to, please complete the MARAC referral form below and send to  gateshead.mash@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Gateshead MARAC referral form (Word doc, 122 KB)(opens new window)

Safeguarding children

If you are worried or concerned about the safety of a child or young person in Gateshead, contact our children's services, in confidence. 

In an emergency always call 999.

Safeguarding adults

Safeguarding applies to any adult who has care and support needs, is experiencing abuse or neglect and is unable to protect themselves due to their care and support needs.

If you are worried or have concerns about an adult at risk in Gateshead, you need to report it.

In an emergency always call 999.