Am I being abused?
Find out about the signs of domestic abuse.
A healthy relationship shouldn’t leave you
feeling scared, controlled, put down, or lonely.
2.5 years
is the average people in unsafe situations live with abuse before getting help (Safe Lives, 2022)
1 in 5
adults experience domestic abuse in their lifetime (ONS, 2024)
Support options
How we support adults
Find out what types of support are available so you can make an informed choice about your next step.
Get support near you
Asking for help isn’t easy, but our expert services can help keep you safe. Support in Kent and Medway is free and confidential.
Identifying domestic abuse
Learn about the types, signs and stages of abuse, a pattern of behaviour used to maintain power and control in a relationship.
Adults resource directory
Resources for people affected by abuse, practitioners and services to effectively identify, address and respond to domestic abuse.
Supporting children
Find information to help children and young people to understand what domestic abuse is, how it might affect them, and where they can find support.
Age-appropriate resources
Tools and age-appropriate resources to help practitioners identify, support, and safeguard children and young people affected by abuse.
Enabling behaviour change
If you think your actions could be harmful, you can seek guidance on how to recognise this, and find support to help prevent you from abusing people you care about.
How to get help
Recognise, explore and take responsibility for changing your own behaviour. Make contact with a group or service who may be able to help you with this.
There is help out there.
You’re not alone. You are not alone. There are massive amounts of support out there, but if you don’t know, that’s the hardest thing. I’ve learnt so much from professionals that I never even knew... I highly recommend domestic abuse support services as a starting point and for long-term support too. But there is help out there.
Lilly
Our partners
The Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Partnership (KMDAP) brings together a range of statutory agencies aiming to reduce and prevent domestic abuse, and support people experiencing it to safety.
