Domestic Abuse

See below a list of resources and guidance for church settings and individuals regarding domestic abuse: 

• Responding well to domestic abuse: Policy and Practice Guidance. 2nd Edition 2017 – can be downloaded here

• Responding to Domestic Abuse training is available - more details can be found here and templates and documents relating toResponding well to domestic abuse practice guidance (2017) can be seen below:

  • Domestic abuse fact sheet
  • Domestic abuse disclosure flowchart PDF / WORD DOC
  • The legal context
  • Theology
  • Diocesan statement on domestic abuse
  • Parish statement on domestic abuse
  • Template safety and exit plan
  • Confidentiality and data protection
  • Marriage preparation: recommended good practice
  • Resources on domestic abuse

• In Churches Too, contains the results of a baseline study undertaken by Coventry University, the University of Leicester, Restored, and Churches Together in Cumbria. It looks into the levels of domestic abuse in churches in Cumbria. The report can be downloaded from Restored’s website here

• Ending Domestic Abuse - A Pack for Churches can be downloaded here

• A leaflet about a specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence service for people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland is available here.

• Friends and Family booklet: Are you worried about a friend or family member ? This guide provides tips and advice for people who have a friend, family member, neighbour or colleague who they think may be in a relationship with a partner or an adult family member who has been abusive towards them. Download now.

Useful addresses – for local and national support links please click here