Stalking is fixated, obsessive unwanted attention from another person which makes you feel pestered/ scared/anxious/harassed. Unwanted communication & gifts, following/spying on you, that's stalking. Find support at domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #StalkingAwareness

There is a range of services to help people experiencing #DomesticAbuse in #Kent #Medway including 1-2-1 support. Specialists (IDVAs) can advise on how to stay safer in a current situation & safely leave an abusive relationship. Discover: domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut

It's a new financial year. Imagine having your money restricted & controlled, someone taking out loans & credit cards in your name & preventing you from working. That's what victims of economic abuse are experiencing. Find support: domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut

Pets can be used as a tactic of #DomesticAbuse . The love for a pet can be a barrier to leaving an abusive relationship. In #Kent & #Medway we work with @dogstrust to care for pets so that people experiencing abuse feel more able to leave. #NationalPetMonth #KnowSeeSpeakOut

Domestic abuse has no age limit. Older people are just as likely to experience abuse, many for decades without realising their relationship is unhealthy. Check in on the people you know to see if things are really ok. domesticabuseservices.co.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse

Clare's Law gives anyone the right to ask the police if a current/former partner has been reported as violent/ abusive in a past relationship. A close friend/family member can also enquire about the partner of someone they know. Call 101 or contact Kent Police (UK) #KnowSeeSpeakOut

Domestic abuse can start or escalate when a woman is pregnant. Health professionals play a vital role in identifying signs of abuse & can help you get the specialist support you need, and deserve. Get help at domesticabuseservices.co.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse

Every woman has the right to live their life without fear of abuse, sexual assault, stalking or harassment. This #InternationalWomensDay we stand with all women. Join our fight to #EndDomesticAbuse . Get help: domesticabuseservices.co.uk
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Leah was in an abusive relationship for 25 years. Her experience of the cycle of abuse - gushes of affection followed by insults, humiliation & control - isn't uncommon. Love should never hurt. Support is available domesticabuseservices.co.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, in any relationship, regardless of gender identity and sexual orientation. The Kent and Medway support services offer specialist help for our LGBTQ+ community and are there for you. domesticabuseservices.co.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #LGBTplusHM

Specialist Domestic Abuse Services across Kent are urging people to be aware of abusive behaviour in relationships this Valentine’s Day.

Find out more about toxic 'love bombing' and relationship red flags at: loom.ly/kZFAVmw

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It's not love if it hurts. No one should suffer at the hands of someone else. Learn how to spot the signs of #DomesticAbuse this #ValentinesDay , and what to do if you or someone you know is suffering domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbus

Everyone deserves healthy love. Whether you mark #ValentinesDay or not, love should never hurt. If it does, you may be experiencing domestic abuse. Support is available. domesticabuseservices.co.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse #YouAreNotAlone #ValentinesDay #DomesticAbuse

Sexual abuse is often part of #DomesticAbuse . This #SexualAbuseAwarenessWeek let's make sure everyone knows #ItsNotOk . Consent means consent. Be there for someone you know. Find support at victimsupport.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndAbuse

Every woman & girl has the right to choice & control over their lives. #Kent & #Medway joins the global fight to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation. If you or someone you know is affected, find support at nhs.uk/conditions/fem… #KnowSeeSpeakOut #Act2EndFGM #DomesticAbuse

Domestic Abuse can have a huge impact on a person's #MentalHealth . Signs of abuse aren't always visible. Take time to check in on friends, family, and colleagues - a simple 'How are you really?' could make all the difference domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut #BlueMonday

As resolutions are set for 2024, make it your mission to #EndDomesticAbuse so that no one in #Kent and #Medway suffers. Join the campaign at domesticabuseservices.org.uk. #NewYear2024 #NewYearResolutions #KnowSeeSpeakOut

As the New Year approaches, people experiencing #DomesticAbuse can find it hard to reach out for support. Let them know they are not alone. Make it your resolution in 2024 to #KnowSeeSpeakOut about this crime. Learning more and signposting to support can save lives.

You are not alone this #Christmas . If you or someone you know needs #DomesticAbuse support the Kent & Medway services are here for you. Emergency: call 999. 24/7 helpline: 0808 2000 247 Call the Kent and Medway helpline: 0808 16 89 111 domesticabuseservices.org.uk #KnowSeeSpeakOut

Behind the smiles this #Christmas the reality could be that someone you know is experiencing #DomesticAbuse . The signs aren't always visible. Take a moment to check if someone is really ok. #KnowSeeSpeakOut #EndDomesticAbuse