If you believe you’re being abused, or you’re worried that what’s happening in your relationship might be abuse, in England and Wales, you have real legal options, more than most people realise.
The Women’s Railroad was built for exactly this situation. It’s a free, practical guide that walks you through the legal protections available, in plain English, no jargon.
Go deeper
- Dictionary: coercive control, refuge
- Read: I Need Help With an Abusive Boyfriend or Husband in the UK, The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law): How to Ask About His Past, I Can’t Afford a Solicitor: What Are My Options for Leaving an Abusive Relationship?
- See: the TWR Family Court Line, every stop on the child arrangements route.
- Guides: all three guides, Get Money. Get Out. Get Rid., Keep A Record and Non-Molestation Applications: What’s the Catch, are free to read. You can find them on our Get Help page.
