Women's Aid, the national charity working to end domestic violence, defines domestic violence as:

Physical, psychological, sexual or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour.  If you are a Cordale Housing Association tenant, we will offer you support in your tenancy and help you gain advice from appropriate agencies.  We aim to:

• Reduce and prevent the inceidence of domestic violence
• Encourage multi-agency working to ensure delivery of a specialised service to those experiencing or effected by domestic violence
• Improve the safety and welfare of adults and children that are affected.

To access the Women's Aid website please click here.

Women's Aid are available to assist women and children who are the victims of domestic abuse.  If however you are a man or you know a man that is experiencing domestic violence please also refer to the Women's Aid Website by clicking here where you will be directed to other relevant agencies that can offer advice and support.