Domestic Violence and Abuse
Important: if you feel in immediate danger, phone the police on 999.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of abusing and controlling behaviour. It's often caused by a partner or ex-partner, but can also be a family member or carer. It's very common.
Domestic abuse can include controlling and coercive behaviour, psychological and emotional, financial abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, sexual abuse and rape, threats, harassment and stalking and online or digital abuse.
You're being abused if you feel you have to alter your behaviour because you’re frightened of how someone will react or treat you.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone – men, women and those who identify as non-binary and it can occur in any relationship – heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, young or old.
How can we help you
You have the right to feel safe in your home. As your landlord, we’ll help and support you.
You can contact our office during office hours, if you require assistant further information can be obtained here https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/domestic-violence-and-abuse
If you have concerns that another Radius Housing resident is suffering domestic abuse, you can also let us know on 03301230888.
If you feel something is happening right now, please call the police immediately on 999.
The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 extended the grounds for possession to include domestic violence. Radius Housing is empowered to respond where a partner has vacated the dwelling because of violence or threats of violence by the other partner, whether the violence or threat of violence is directed at the partner or at other family members living with the partner.
As in any case of anti-social behaviour, Radius Housing recognises the need to ensure the safety of the individual experiencing the anti-social behaviour.
The decision to return to the family home after an abusive partner has been removed is entirely a matter for the individual concerned.
Organisations that can offer help and advice:
Further Support
You can find more useful information by following the links below:
