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This is a tricky situation, not sure what to do. I recently left home due to violence (as I have previously said in other posts), and I'm unsure whether to report what has happened in the past to the police. I won't go into details but I have in the past had physical injuries but not been to hospital about them, (although I did take a picture of bruising I had).
I'm just wondering whether it would be best to report this? Would they believe me even if the person who did it denied it? And what would happen next? Would I have to go to court?
I want to report it, but I'm really unsure and quite scared
I'm just wondering whether it would be best to report this? Would they believe me even if the person who did it denied it? And what would happen next? Would I have to go to court?
I want to report it, but I'm really unsure and quite scared
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Indeed. I'm not sure if it's already been suggested to chat with someone at Victim Support? They should be able to chat with you about the repercussions and also give you some further advice on coping with the violence you've experienced. Here's the contact us page: http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/Contact%20us
I know it's really hard so it's really good that you're looking to get support with all the different things you're facing at the moment. :yes:
Everything is just happening all at once at the minute and is a bit confusing to sort everything out!
But will get there,
Thank you for the help
Sorry about the hard time you've had in the past. But glad to hear that you've decided to report it. Victim support, as suggested above, will be able to help you with the questions that you have and they will be able to support you through this process.
I also just wanted to direct you to the Women's Aid website which has information that might be helpful to you. In particular I thought you might like to read the page about the Police and the Criminal Prosecution Service, from their Survivor's Handbook. They also have a free phone 24 hour helpline (0808 2000 247).
I hope this helps. Please feel free to use the boards to pull you through this difficult time; whether it's by asking questions or just having a rant.
And I want to make sure nothing will happen after I do, so it will have to wait at the minute, but I will eventually.
I'm still trying to make sense of it all and totally failing!
:eek2:
Just wondering if you've tried to write down what you would like to say instead? Sometimes this is easier than talking and can help you make more sense of your thoughts and feelings.
You need to think about what outcome you want from reporting. If you want the person who did it to have the book thrown at them, do it and you'll get support. If you just want someone to acknowledge what happened, you might be looking in the wrong place.
I just want it all to go away :crying: