Residents are being invited to have their say on Gloucestershire's strategy to tackle domestic abuse 2025/28.

Domestic abuse can impact anyone and can have harmful effects on a person's health, wellbeing and outcomes in life.

Across England and Wales, one in four women and one in six men will be affected by domestic abuse, amounting to just over 2 million adults.

This abusive behaviour includes physical, sexual, violence or threats, coercive control, economic, psychological and emotional. In Gloucestershire 38% of violent offences reported to the police are domestic abuse and 78% of victims are female.

Gloucestershire's multi-agency Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board is a group of organisations that are working together to improve outcomes for people experiencing domestic abuse and hold offenders to account.

The partnership board has developed a three-year strategy that sets out the vision and priorities for tackling domestic abuse and supporting victims in Gloucestershire.

The draft strategy has been informed by the voice of victims, survivors and the wider community. Residents now have the chance to have their say.

Siobhan Farmer, director of public health at Gloucestershire County Council, said: "Domestic abuse has a damaging impact on the lives of many adults and children in our county. No one should suffer in silence. Whether the abuse is physical or emotional, please reach out if any of the signs resonate with you; you are not alone.

"Your feedback on the draft strategy will help us achieve our aim for everybody in Gloucestershire to live free from abuse or harm."

The consultation opened on Tuesday, May 6, and will close at 5pm on Monday, June 16.

To view the draft strategy and to take part in the survey, visit https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/we-want-your-views-on-domestic-abuse 

Accessing support

If you're in danger, call 999 and try to speak to the operator if you can, even by whispering. You may also be asked to cough or tap the keys on your phone to answer questions. Visit Gloucestershire Constabulary's website  for more information on how to make a silent 999 call.

If you or someone you care about is affected by domestic abuse, there is help available (locally and nationally).