Family
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Domestic Abuse is:
- The misuse of physical, emotional, sexual or financial control by one person over another who is, or has been, in the relationship. This includes family members
- Domestic Abuse covers a wide range of behaviours and may be actual or threatened
- Domestic Abuse is usually perpetrated by men against women, but not exclusively
- Domestic Abuse occurs in all groups and sections of society and may be experienced differently, due to, and compounded by, race, sexuality, disability, age, religion, culture, class or mental health
We offer a 24-hour legal advice helpline on 0117 904 5999, as we understand the importance of accessing advice immediately. We are able to advise you on protective measures whether you are sharing a home with an abusive partner or are living separately.
In order to prevent further violence or secure your property, an urgent Injunction Order may be required. The main two types of Order are:
- Non-Molestation Order, which prohibits the abuser from using or threatening violence or from intimidating, harassing or pestering you
- Occupation Order, which excludes the abuser from your home or a specific area around it
Such Orders normally last for 12 months. It may also be appropriate to attach a Power of Arrest to the Order. This means the perpetrator could be immediately arrested if the Order was breached. A breach of an Order can carry a custodial sentence.
We work with a range of Domestic Abuse support service providers. Some useful telephone numbers are listed below. We are able to advise your eligibility for public funding over the telephone.
Bristol Useful Numbers
Help and advice is available during the day Monday to Friday from the following:
Next Link – Safe House, Crisis Response and Advice (women only) 0117 925 0680
Police Domestic Abuse Unit - North Bristol 0117 945 4526
Police Domestic Abuse Unit – Central Bristol 0117 945 5715
Police Domestic Abuse Unit – South Bristol 0117 945 5685
Womankind 0845 458 2914
Male Advice Line 0845 064 6800
Support for Asian Women (Awaz Utaoh) 0117 935 4528
Broken Rainbow (LGBT DV Helpline) 08452 60 44 60
Respect (for perpetrators of abuse) 0845 122 8609
24-hour Help
Police 0845 456 7000
Social Services (out of hours) 01454 615 165
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
Bristol Domestic Abuse Advice Helpline 0800 6949 999
Emergency Legal Advice 0117 904 5999
Childline 0800 1111
Contact: Iona Phillips or Sam Counsell