If you’re not sure whether your behaviour or relationship is abusive, learn about the different types of abusive behaviours.
Remember:
- no matter how angry, frustrated or stressed someone is, it is never ok for that person to abuse and harm their partner, ex-partner, and family
- violence and abuse are a choice, and people can choose to make positive changes to their behaviour if they are open and willing to do so.
- all communities should feel safe - there is no excuse for abuse and harm
Respect Phoneline
Respect Phoneline is a helpline service where you can seek advice on changing harmful behaviour. It can also be accessed by concerned family members and professionals.
Contact them for support by:
- telephone on 0808 802 4040 (Monday to Thursday - 10am to 8pm, Friday - 10am to 5pm)
- email at info@respectphoneline.org.uk (Monday to Friday - 9am to 8pm)
- webchat (Thursday - 2pm to 4pm)
Get help to understand abusive behaviour and how to contain it via Respect Phoneline's resources for perpetrators.
Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP)
Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) run a violence prevention programme for men who are concerned about their abusive behaviour towards a current or ex-partner, and want to end that harmful behaviour.
Contact them for support by:
- telephone on 020 7633 9181
- email at dvip.vpp@richmondfellowship.org.uk
How Lambeth will reduce harmful behaviours
We are committed to developing perpetrator interventions in Lambeth. They provide individuals with opportunities to work through past traumas, and offer support for behaviour change when and where appropriate.
We aim for our interventions to be tailored and non-discriminatory, whilst holding individuals who harm to account for their behaviour.