From the very beginning of reporting domestic abuse, the Police can offer help. This can include help over your safety, separating from the abuser, first aid, investigation into the crime and support. Each step will be discussed further.

After you contacted the Police, they can help you most importantly with protection and the protection of your children from any further injury or harm. The role of the police is to investigate crime and avoiding asking inappropriate questions. You have the right to be separated from the abuser and can decide if you want to be seen by a woman police officer. If you need an interpreter, this can be provided. However, you cannot ask your family members or children to interpret for you in cases of domestic abuse.

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