Reporting suspected abuse and harassment
| Organisation |
Detail |
| Department of Adult Services |
By law the council must investigate allegations of abuse of vulnerable adults - phone 01942 828777. |
| Children and Young People's Services |
By law, the council must investigate allegations of abuse of children and young people - phone 01942 828300. |
| Greater Manchester Police (External link) |
Contact them in emergency situations on 0161 872 5050. You can also get advice from the Domestic Violence Unit on 0161 856 7954, 7955 or 7957 (7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday). |
| DIAS |
DIAS is a centre for people who are affected by domestic abuse. A counselling service is also available for children between 5 and 15 who have witnessed domestic abuse. |
| Victim Support (External link) |
They offer a range of support to victims of crime and their families, including: home visiting, a counselling service, home security and court witness service. |
| Samaritans (External link) |
They offer confidential emotional support to people in distress. You can ring to speak to a volunteer, or call into the Wigan office to speak with someone face-to-face - phone 01942 492222. |
Abuse can take many forms, such as:
- hitting, slapping or pushing;
- shouting or swearing, which makes the person afraid;
- unwanted touching, kissing or sexual intercourse;
- money or property taken without permission or under pressure; and
- not being cared for properly or denied privacy, choice or social contact.
