Domestic violence · Cyprus

Direct answer

You are not alone and there is a way out. Σύνδεσμος για την Πρόληψη και Αντιμετώπιση της Βίας στην Οικογένεια — 1440 (1440) is the confidential helpline for Cyprus — free, day and night, for you or for someone you are worried about; they arrange shelter, legal help and a safety plan, and nothing happens without your consent. In immediate danger, Αστυνομία Κύπρου — αστυνομικός σταθμός / 112 (112) — the police can remove the violent person from the home and issue a barring order the same day in most EU countries. Σπίτι της Γυναίκας / 1440 (1440) supports you afterwards, free, with the report, the court and the practical side.

Call firstΣύνδεσμος για την Πρόληψη και Αντιμετώπιση της Βίας στην Οικογένεια — 1440

Report toΑστυνομία Κύπρου — αστυνομικός σταθμός / 112

If that failsΣπίτι της Γυναίκας / 1440

🗣️ What to say

"I am [being hurt / threatened] by my [partner / family member] at [address]. [I am in danger now / I am safe for the moment.] I would like to talk about my options — shelter, a protection order, and what happens if I report it."

🪜 Step by step

Safe firstIf you can, go to a neighbour, a friend, a shop. Take your phone and ID if it is safe to.
Call Σύνδεσμος για την Πρόληψη και Αντιμετώπιση της Βίας στην Οικογένεια — 1440Anytime. They listen, they do not push, and they know every option in your area.
Danger now: Αστυνομία Κύπρου — αστυνομικός σταθμός / 112Police can bar the violent person from the home for days or weeks without you having to leave.
Evidence, when safePhotos of injuries, a doctor's note, dated messages, witnesses. Useful later; never a condition for help.
Afterwards: Σπίτι της Γυναίκας / 1440Free support through the report, protection orders, housing and money. You decide the pace.

📇 All contacts

Σύνδεσμος για την Πρόληψη και Αντιμετώπιση της Βίας στην Οικογένεια — 1440Free, 24/7; sheltersDomestic violence📞 1440 🔗 www.domviolence.org.cy

Αστυνομία Κύπρου — αστυνομικός σταθμός / 112Report at any police stationBurglary, theft, threats📞 112 🔗 www.police.gov.cy

Σπίτι της Γυναίκας / 1440Support after sexual violenceAnytime📞 1440 🔗 www.domviolence.org.cy

Νομική Αρωγή (Δικαστήριο) / Παγκύπριος Δικηγορικός ΣύλλογοςFree lawyer for low incomesWhen you cannot afford a lawyer🔗 www.cyprusbarassociation.org

Δικαστήριο Ελέγχου ΕνοικιάσεωνFor rent-controlled and statutory tenanciesIf the property falls under rent control🔗 www.mjpo.gov.cy

❓ Frequently asked

Will they take my children away?

The aim of every service is to keep you and the children safe together. Talking to the helpline is not a report to child protection.

I have no income of my own

Shelters are free; emergency financial help and housing priority exist for victims. The helpline arranges it.

My residence permit depends on my partner

Victims of domestic violence have a separate right to stay in most EU countries. Ask the helpline for a specialised legal adviser — leaving does not mean deportation.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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