Domestic abuse is generally defined as incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening and violent behaviour between individuals that have been in an intimate relationship, that includes family members. Stereotypically women are considered to be the most common victims of domestic abuse, however known cases of men and children being victims of domestic abuse have risen significantly in recent years.<\/p>\n
What are the different forms of domestic abuse?<\/p>\n
Includes name-calling, threats and manipulation, blaming you for the abuse or \u2018gas-lighting\u2019 you. Psychological or emotional abuse can range from belittling comments and put downs to accusations. This kind of abuse can lead the victim to believe they\u2019re imagining things.<\/p>\n
Controlling your access to money or resources. An abuser might take your wages, stop you
\nworking, or put you in debt. If someone is controlling or misusing your money in a way that limits your freedom, they are financially abusing you. Economic abuse is broader than financial abuse. An economic abuser might be limiting your access to basic resources like food, shelter, clothing or transport, creating instability and threatening your safety.<\/p>\n
Doesn\u2019t have to be physical. An abuser might manipulate or coerce you into doing things you don\u2019t want to do. Sexual abuse can happen in or outside of relationships, including within marriage. Your abuser may be pressuring you to have sex or to engage in sexual acts, hurting you during sex, pressuring you to have unprotected sex and more.<\/p>\n
When an abuser uses a pattern of behaviour over time to exert power and control. It is a
\ncriminal offence. Reaching out for support in abusive relationships at Home.<\/p>\n
Not only hitting. An abuser might restrain you or throw objects. The abuser might pinch or
\nshove you and claim it\u2019s a \u2018joke\u2019. If an abuser is hitting, punching, kicking, pushing, using a weapon against you or causing you any kind of physical harm, minor or extreme, you\u2019re being physically abused.<\/p>\n
The abuser might send abusive texts, demand access to your devices, track you with spyware, or share images of you online. If your accounts are being monitored, intimate videos or photos have been shared online or someone is using software that monitors what you\u2019re doing or where you\u2019re going, you\u2019re being digitally abused.<\/p>\n
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that discredits your memory, perception and
\nsanity. An abuser might use lies, denial, contradiction, false information and manipulation to exert control.<\/p>\n
If you are aware of someone whose partner exhibits the behaviours below the person
\ncould be a victim of domestic abuse:<\/p>\n
Victims of domestic abuse can often experience domestic abuse for several years before
\nfinding the strength to seek help and support to get away from the abusive partner. The
\nimpact of domestic abuse on an individual can last for several years.<\/p>\n
It is also important not to forget the impact on children who live in a household where there is domestic abuse, a child witnessing domestic is child abuse. A child\u2019s mental and physical wellbeing, and their behaviour can suffer through witnessing domestic abuse with the impact possibly lasting into their adulthood.<\/p>\n
We all have a role in trying to identify when someone is being abused and if possible support or encourage them to seek the appropriate help to leave an abusive relationship.<\/p>\n
If you are experiencing abuse or believe you are in an abusive relationship, talking to someone can be the first step to leaving an abusive relationship. Care first have counsellors and advisers who can listen, support, or sign post you to where you can get assistance. You could also talk to a trusted, family member, friend or colleague. If you wish to contact the Care first telephone counselling and information line then please don\u2019t hesitate to call the Freephone number provided by your organisation and you can speak to a professional in confidence.<\/p>\n
If it is safe to do so, call a telephone helpline for support, either with mental health
\ngenerally or with difficult relationships in particular:<\/p>\n
Freephone 24\/7 National Domestic Violence Helpline, run by Refuge: 0808 2000 247
\nThe Men\u2019s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors \u2013 0808 801 0327
\nThe Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK \u2013 0808 808 4994
\nNational LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline \u2013 0800 999 5428
\nRights of Women advice lines, there are a range of services available<\/p>\n
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