East Riding of Yorkshire Council supports You Are Not Alone campaign

The council is continuing to support the national campaign ‘You Are Not Alone’, which aims to spread the message that there continues to be support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse as always.

They are urging anyone who is dealing with domestic abuse, or anyone who is concerned that someone they know could be dealing with domestic abuse, to come forward and ask for help.

Domestic abuse comes in many forms. It can involve physical violence, but it can also be psychological – something which is referred to as coercive and controlling behaviour. This type of abuse leaves no marks or scars but can cause victims to experience fear or loss of freedom on a daily basis. If your relationship leaves you feeling scared, intimidated or controlled, you may be in an abusive relationship.

The Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership (DVAP) provide a pro-active service to victims and survivors who self-refer, or who are identified as being at risk of/are experiencing domestic abuse.

DVAP can provide advice and support around: Personal safety, housing options, making your home safe and secure, legal options, welfare benefits, Child Protection Issues and appropriate child related services, access to appropriate medical assistance, The Freedom Programme (group) and Volunteer Befriending Service. 

Residents in the East Riding can now use the ‘options advisor’ on the council’s website, and this can be accessed through a banner at the top of the DVAP webpage. The options advisor is an interactive means of support and advice within the DVAP part of the council’s webpage. It asks the user a series of questions and provides a number of options in terms of information, support services and opportunities to complete a request for contact to the DVAP service.

The options advisor is completely confidential and a secure way of accessing important support. It is available 24-hours a day and is available to use here. 

Phone contact can still be made to DVAP Adult Victim Services on (01482) 396368. Select option 1, then option 1 again during office hours.

If you want information or advice, or just to talk to someone in a confidential setting please contact DVAP on either of the telephone numbers below:

DVAP Operational Team: (01482) 396368

Confidential Helpline: (01482) 396330

Email: DVAP@eastriding.gov.uk

Useful Numbers

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 999

DVAP (office hours only): (01482) 396368

Women’s Aid (24hr): 0808 2000 247

ERYC Social Services (24hr): (01482) 393939

ERYC Housing (24hr): (01482) 393939

Victim Support: 0845 3030 900