Safer communities domestic abuse team

If you are in danger call the police on 999.

Sadly, domestic abuse is an issue that affects people across the UK, and Knowsley is no exception. Not only does it have a major impact upon those directly affected, it also negatively affects families and the wider community.

Knowsley’s Safer Communities Domestic Abuse team provides specialist services and support for victims of Domestic Abuse. This can include help to break the cycle of abuse, financial and debt advice as well as housing support.

The Council has further invested in this Team to create new roles, enabling them to provide even more specialist advice and support.

The additional funding has allowed the team to continue their work in helping victims and survivors. It ensures residents have access to specialist support and incidents can be addressed in a timely manner.

As well as supporting victims, the team also engage proactively with perpetrators of Domestic Abuse to on programmes of work to reduce re-offending.

If you, or someone you know is experiencing Domestic Abuse please do reach out, help is available.

Services 

The First Step

0151 548 3333

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Available 24 hours

0808 2000 247

Find out more or discuss issues in confidence by calling the Team on 0151 443 2610 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) or email Enquiries.safercommunities@knowsley.gov.uk.