Advice for practitioners on domestic abuse
This page is for people who work with families. For members of the public, see our Domestic abuse page. If you have concerns about a child because of domestic abuse, call our advice line (SPoA) at 01323 464 222.
Domestic abuse referrals
Change Grow Live provide domestic abuse support in East Sussex. Professionals can refer anyone in East Sussex aged 16+ affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or violence.
You can refer via the
- Change Grow Live website or
- call: 0303 239 985
Refuge accommodation
From the 1st June 2025 Interventions Alliance provides safe refuge accommodation for people and their families seeking safety from domestic violence in East Sussex.
If you, or a some you are supporting, needs to access a refuge service you can contact Interventions Alliance:
- free 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- phone: 07542507689
- email: referrals.eastsussex@interventionsalliance.co.uk
Useful resources
- DASH risk checklist
Helps find people who might hurt others. More info: DASH Risk Checklist - Veritas Justice
Helps stalking victims and identifies stalking behaviours. To make a referral: Veritas Justice (veritas-justice.co.uk) - Respect helpline
Helps people who hurt others to change. Visit Respect phone line UK or call 0808 802 4040 - Support for male victims
Respect also helps men affected by domestic abuse. Visit Respect: Support for Men or call 0808 801 0327
For East Sussex employees
East Sussex colleagues can find more help on the Council's website:
The East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership
The Safer Communities Partnership (ESSCP) works to keep communities safe. They focus on stopping crime, including domestic abuse. They help local services work better.
For help on how to refer someone to MARAC: