Domestic Abuse Support App - Bright Sky by Hestia

Domestic abuse, whether towards a female or male partner, can significantly affect the children who live in that environment. Exposure to violence, coercion or ongoing emotional manipulation disrupts a child’s sense of safety and can influence their behaviour, relationships and engagement in learning.

These situations are often hard to spot. Many victims work to hide what is happening, particularly from official agencies, due to fear of consequences for the abusive partner or worries about major upheaval for the family.

Hestia is a London-based charity that supports adults and children in crisis, delivering frontline services and campaigning nationally on issues such as domestic abuse, modern slavery and mental health. They have created the Bright Sky app, a free and discreet tool that helps people recognise signs of abuse, access specialist support and record concerns safely.

The Bright Sky app provides:

• A simple tool to help someone recognise signs of abuse and understand whether a relationship feels unsafe.
• A secure, optional journal for recording incidents or concerns that can later be shared with a trusted person or agency.
• A directory of national and local support services, making it easier to find the right help quickly.

To find out more, please follow the link: https://www.hestia.org/brightsky