Domestic abuse and hate crime support

Domestic abuse and hate crime can happen to anyone. You do not have to deal with it alone, and there is support available in Lichfield District and across Staffordshire.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

Domestic abuse

• Domestic abuse can include physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse, as well as threatening, controlling or coercive behaviour.
• It can happen between partners, ex-partners or family members and can affect anyone, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality or background.

Hate crime

• Hate crime is a crime that is motivated by hostility or prejudice because of someone's disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity, or because someone believes they have one of these characteristics.
• Hate incidents can also cause significant distress and you can still ask for help even if you are unsure whether what has happened is a crime.

Hate crime and hate incidents can have a serious impact on you, your family and how safe you feel at home or in your community.

Whatever has happened, please seek help. You do not have to deal with it alone. You can report what has happened and get free, confidential advice and support, even if you are unsure whether what you have experienced is a hate crime.

This section explains where you can get help, how to report hate crime or hate incidents, and the support available to help you feel safe. It also includes housing advice if you feel you need to leave your home, security measures that may help you remain safely at home, and other organisations that can support you.