Restart South Tyneside

03/09/2026

💜 You Are Not Alone 💜

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or circumstances. Support is available, and you do not have to face things on your own.

Restart Integrated Domestic Abuse Service provides free, confidential support for adults, children and young people across South Tyneside. Whether you are experiencing abuse now, are concerned about someone you know, or are looking for help to move forward after abuse, we are here to listen.

📞 0800 254 5087
📱 07977 595 910
📧 [email protected]

02/09/2026

💜 Change is Possible 💜

Are you concerned that your behaviour may be hurting your partner or affecting your children?

The Restart Behaviour Change Programme offers support to help individuals understand harmful behaviours, take responsibility, and build healthier relationships for the future.

Taking the first step can make a difference for you, your family and your children.

📧 [email protected]

01/09/2026

Back to School: You Are Not Alone

As children return to school this September, we know this can often be a time when more people feel able to reach out for support.

For many families experiencing domestic abuse, the school holidays can be particularly challenging. With children back in their usual routines and more opportunities to seek help safely, some may find this is the right time to speak to someone about what they have been experiencing.

If you're living with domestic abuse, please know that you will be listened to, believed, and supported without judgement. Whether you're ready to make changes now or simply want to talk through your options, help is available.

💜 You don't have to cope alone.
📞 Freephone: 0800 254 5087
📱 Mobile: 07977 595 910
🕙 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm
📧 Email: [email protected]

If you're worried about a friend, family member, neighbour, or colleague, reaching out for guidance could make a real difference.
A conversation can be the first step towards a safer future.💜

31/08/2026

💜 Restart Friday Coffee Mornings are back! 💜

We're excited to be restarting our coffee mornings from Friday 4th September.

Come along for a brew, a chat, and the chance to connect with others in a friendly and supportive space. Everyone is welcome.

See the poster below for all the details

30/08/2026

28/08/2026

💜 Friday Feedback 💜

Each week, we're proud to share the voices of those who have accessed our services and found the courage to take steps towards a safer, brighter future.

"You have helped me. I didn't tell anyone about the abuse before. I was worried I would be looked down on and judged. I stayed in the house and used to shake.

Now I have a job, I can support my children, and we can talk together. I feel comfortable when we talk. You believe me and you listen."

At Restart Integrated Domestic Abuse Services, we know that reaching out can be one of the hardest steps to take. Our Outreach Team is here to listen without judgement, offer support, and help people rebuild their confidence and independence at their own pace.

Thank you to this brave survivor for sharing their experience. 💜

If you're experiencing domestic abuse, or you're worried about someone you know, please remember that support is available. You don't have to face it alone. Reach out to our team for confidential, non-judgemental support and advice. Taking that first step could change your future.

📞0800 254 5087 / 07977 595 910 – [email protected]

27/08/2026

When Someone You Love Is a Perpetrator of Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse doesn't just affect victims.

It also leaves families, friends, and loved ones carrying a different kind of pain.

Imagine discovering that your son, daughter, sibling, relative, or friend is abusing their partner.
The shock. The disappointment. The guilt. The confusion.

You may find yourself asking:
"Where did this behaviour come from?"
"Could I have done something differently?"
"How do I support the victim without abandoning someone I love?"
These are difficult questions with no easy answers.

Loving someone does not mean excusing abusive behaviour.
And holding someone accountable does not mean you love them any less.

One of the hardest truths to accept is that a person can be caring, funny, and loved by their family, while also causing serious harm to their partner behind closed doors.

"When I learned my son had been abusive towards his partner, I was devastated. I felt ashamed and responsible. It took time to realise that I didn't cause his behaviour, but I did have a responsibility not to excuse it. Supporting him meant encouraging him to take responsibility for his actions, not pretending they hadn't happened."

Domestic abuse affects entire families and communities.

If you are affected by domestic abuse, whether as a victim, survivor, concerned family member, or someone worried about another person's behaviour, Restart is here to help.
📞 07977 595 910 / 0800 254 5087
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

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26/08/2026

The Silent Victims

Not every victim of domestic abuse has bruises.

Some are children lying awake at night, listening to shouting through the walls.

Some learn to stay quiet, stay invisible, and never make a mistake because they are afraid of what might happen next.

Some grow up thinking fear is normal.

Domestic abuse doesn't just hurt the person being abused. It changes childhoods, shapes futures, and leaves scars that can last a lifetime.

If you grew up in a home where abuse was present, what happened was not your fault.

💜 To anyone carrying the weight of a childhood affected by domestic abuse: you are not alone, and support is available. Healing is possible, no matter how long ago it happened.

If domestic abuse is affecting you, your family, or someone you care about, contact Restart for confidential advice and support.
📞 07977 595 910 / 0800 254 5087
📧 [email protected]

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