If you are experiencing domestic abuse and want to remain inyour home, there are steps you can take to increase your safety:

🗣️ Speak to yourlandlord – They are responsible for ensuring repairs are completed promptlyand may be able to provide additional security measures.

🏘️ Council or Housing Association tenants – Your Tenancy Management Officer can offer support and refer you to specialist agencies.

🔒 Extra security options– The council may be able to provide additional safety measures through the Sanctuary Scheme

⚖️ Legal protection – You may be able to apply for Court Orders such as injunctions or protection orders, to help keep you and your family safe.

Get support

You are not alone. Help is available:

• Talk to someone you trust – a friend, familymember, or neighbour.
• Get professional help:

COMPASS – a partnership of domestic abuse services in Essex

COMPASS can offer emotional and practical support and theycan put you in touch with community based domestic abuse services in the area.

📞 Phone: 0330 333 7444

🌐 Web: www.essexcompass.org.uk

✉️ Email: enquiries@essexcompass.org.uk

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