Domestic Abuse Support Page
Always dial 999 in an emergency
If you can't speak because someone is there,
dial "55"
and follow instructions.
Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is more than a 'regular' argument between a 'normal' couple. All couples have their up's and downs, this does not mean that the relationship is abusive.
Abusive relationships have their own pattern of poor behaviours which determine that the relationship is unhealthy and abusive.
Abuse is a repeated pattern of negative behaviour and is complex because each situation is unique.
There are many determining factors that deem a relationship as abusive.
Which of these behaviours do you consider to be abusive?
THREATENING behaviours include:
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punching walls
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breaking things
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making angry gestures
Punching walls
SEXUAL abuse includes:
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pressuring you to have sex
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using force
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degrading your sexuality
Pressuring you to have sex when you don't want to
VERBAL ABUSE
includes:
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name calling
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shouting
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mocking
Name
calling
PHYSICAL violence includes:
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pushing
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shoving
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hitting
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slapping
Pushing and shoving you
FINANCIAL abuse includes:
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taking your money or using credit cards without asking
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demanding your wages and passwords
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expecting you to pay their bills
Taking money without your permission
HARASSMENT includes:
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opening mail
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following you
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checking your phone
Opening your mail
Each situation and relationship is unique, if you are concerned that you are a victim or perpetrator of domestic abuse, please seek professional help.