Advice for victims of domestic abuse

Silent calls to the police

If you are in danger but are unable to speak for fear of being heard, call 999, listen and respond to questions and instructions and make yourself heard by coughing, tapping the handset or, when prompted by the automated system, by pressing 55. Police will do their best to respond.

Cover your tracks online

If you have access to the internet but are worried that your abuser may be able to see which websites you have visited, Women’s Aid has a webpage giving advice about how to hide your tracks online.

Ask for Ani

Over 2,000 Boots stores and some independent pharmacies are now offering discreet help for victims of domestic abuse. Look out for posters and ask a member of staff for Ani.

Visit the new Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (website opens in new tab) website for information if you’re a victim of domestic abuse. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always dial 999

The Safe Place Scheme

Information for businesses and venues wanting to join the Safe Places Scheme

Safe Spaces

Online Safe Spaces is a discreet portal that opens in a pop-up window on Buckinghamshire Council’s website. The portal provides support, advice and helpful contact numbers for those at risk of domestic abuse. It leaves no internet history trace and provides quick exit options for the person seeking information.

To access the portal, click on the Safe Spaces logo, which can be found on the footer of every page of Buckinghamshire Council’s website.

Sexual Support and Abuse Support Service

Free and confidential support for male survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse

Stop Hate UK

From the Stop Hate UK website -

Hate crimes tear at the very fabric of our communities. They divide us, create fear and mistrust, and can lead to devastating consequences for individuals and families.

Stop Hate UK (website opens in new tab): is a leading anti-hate and anti-discrimination organisation for corporate, statutory, and community sectors. They operate the UK’s only free dedicated 24-hour anti-Hate Crime reporting service for all monitored strands of a person’s identity or perceived identity (Disability, Race, Faith/Religion/Belief, Sexual Orientation, and Transgender identity, as well as Alternative Subculture and Gender/Misogyny. Call 0800 138 1625 or report on the Stop Hate UK website (opens in new tab).

Stop Hate UK also offer educational courses and training designed to tackle hate in all its forms, whereever it may occur.