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Domestic Violence Toolkit for Trinidad and Tobago

Information, support and practical next steps in Trinidad and Tobago. Choose where you would like to begin.

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These pages use shorter, age-appropriate explanations. You do not need to enter your age or explain what happened.

For childrenSimple words, short explanations and help from a trusted adult.For young peopleMore about relationships, boundaries, digital pressure and getting help.

A SafeSteps video story

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This story may feel difficult or upsetting.

It includes descriptions of domestic violence, controlling behaviour or fear. You are in control: you can choose not to watch, pause or leave at any time.

Check your surroundings. Sound may be heard by someone nearby.

Consider your privacy. Watching may appear in your browser, device or YouTube account history.

Choose what fits your circumstances

Connect with a person now.

Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceDomestic-violence information, advocacy and support.
Call 624-0402
ChildLineFree, confidential support for children and young people. Phone or live chat.
Call 800-4321Live chat
Immediate dangerPolice emergency. Call if doing so would not increase danger.
Call 999

Calls and websites may appear in device or account activity. If someone monitors your phone, consider using a device they cannot access or monitor, if one is available. No device or action can be guaranteed risk-free. Quick exit hides this page immediately but cannot erase all history.

Digital safety

Consider what this device may reveal.

Quick exit: use the button below, triple tap or click one place anywhere on the page, or press Escape twice quickly. SafeSteps immediately covers the page, stops audio, clears unsaved selections from view and replaces the current page with neutral weather information.
Browsing tracesNo exit feature can guarantee that every trace is removed. Synced accounts, browser history, routers, monitoring software and device administrators may keep records.
Shared devicesUse private browsing only if doing so would not create suspicion. If one is available, consider a device the other person cannot access or monitor.
Location and accountsReview location sharing, connected devices and password-recovery details from a device the other person cannot access or monitor, if one is available.
Downloads and printingPrinted or downloaded plans can be discovered. Keep them only where the other person is unlikely to find them, and only if doing so would not increase danger.
Safety guidanceThe Hotline internet safety · UK Ministry of Justice exit guidance

No action is guaranteed risk-free. Choose only steps that fit your circumstances and are unlikely to increase danger.

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