On Sunday 5th March 2023, the Birmingham Crisis centre charity founder, past chairman and now our late president, sadly passed away after a prolonged illness. John Ankcorn MBE served the charity since 1984 and was instrumental in securing a contract with the local authority to provide a safe haven refuge...
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Domestic violence is officially classified as “any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship together, or between family members, regardless of gender or sexuality”. We think of domestic violence as hitting, slapping and beating, but it can also include emotional abuse as well as forced marriage and so-called “honour crimes”.
It’s abuse if your partner or a family member:
- threatens you
- shoves or pushes you
- makes you fear for your physical safety
- puts you down, or attempts to undermine your self-esteem
- controls you, for example by stopping you seeing your friends and family
- is jealous and possessive, such as being suspicious of your friendships and conversations
- frightens you
“The staff at Birmingham Crisis Centre helped me become free of abuse and helped my independence”.
If you decide to leave
The first step in escaping an abusive situation is realising that you’re not alone and it’s not your fault. Try to get advice on 0121 507 0707 or the Domestic Violence National Helpline on 0808 2000 247 before you go. If you’re considering leaving, be careful who you tell. It’s important that your partner doesn’t know where you’re going. Planning is very important. If you decide to leave, it will help to take:
- documents, including birth certificates for your children, passports, any medical records, benefits books, and mortgage or rent details
- your address book
- house keys
- if you have young children: baby items, some clothes and a special toy for each child
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…to the many individuals and organisations who have donated to us this Christmas, whether it be gifts for the children or pamper packs for the mom’s! Every bit of support means so much to us and we cannot express our gratitude enough. This list is by no means exhaustive and...
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