Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control their partner. It can happen at any point in a relationship, including after you have split up.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is more than physical violence. It can also include, but is not limited to:
coercive control and ‘gaslighting’
economic abuse
online abuse
verbal abuse
emotional abuse
sexual abuse
If you are in danger call 999
For help and advice please call the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Refuge – National Abuse Helpline – Click Here
Mens Advice Line – Domestic abuse can affect men too – are you being abused? Call the men’s advice line – Click Here
BrightSky App – Free mobile app – support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know – Click Here
Gov UK – Government guidance for victims of domestic abuse – Click Here
