Domestic violence and abuse

Get help if you or someone you know is being abused by a partner or family member.

If you're worried about your behaviour towards your partner or family, find out how to seek help.

Find out how to make a referral if your client is a high risk victim of domestic violence.

If you work with victims of domestic abuse or violence find resources, training and advice.

Welcome to the Leeds Domestic Violence and Abuse Strategy. Domestic violence and abuse is a serious and prevalent issue, both nationally and here in Leeds. It has a drastic, negative, and long-lasting impact upon the safety, health and wider life chances of individuals, children, and families, and creates wider crises such as homelessness and financial exclusion.

In January 2016, the government introduced a new
inspection framework, for Joint Targeted Area Inspections (JTAIs)external link. The JTAI programme runs alongside other Ofsted programmes, for example full Children's Services inspections and inspections of services and support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).