Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer. It is very common. Domestic abuse can include, but is not limited to, the following:
Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership (SDAP) is a group of independent charities who work together across the whole of Surrey to ensure that survivors of domestic abuse are safe, and to build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
The service is open to anyone affected by domestic abuse regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, mental and physical health. We offer a free, confidential, non-judgemental, impartial and independent service; in which service users are believed, listened to and supported both emotionally and practically. We can provide advice on a wide range of issues including housing, benefits, safety planning and the needs of children affected by domestic abuse, which ensure survivors have the information and advi