I am Female

The Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy provides a legal framework for crimes committed primarily against women by men acting in a controlling manner. Coercive behaviours are addressed against the backdrop of this strategy.

You may wish to contact one of the following:

National Domestic Abuse Helpline ( 0808 200 0247, www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk)

Refuge (helps women find new residence, 0808 200 0247 and www.refuge.org.uk)

Rights of Women (confidential legal advice on domestic abuse, rightsofwomen.org.uk)