About Domestic Abuse

Our Definition:

"Domestic abuse is any violent or abusive behaviour, whether physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, verbal or financial, which is used by one person to control and/or dominate another with whom they have or have had a relationship".

Who does it affect?

Domestic abuse can be found in all walks of life and is an issue facing many families throughout every community, town and village and city in the UK.

Domestic abuse occurs regardless of:

• Social class
• Education
• Age
• Physical ability
• Cultural background
• Sexual orientation
• Gender