
Protection from violence or abuse in relationships
Domestic abuse is normally a pattern of controlling or aggressive behaviour between partners or family members.
The sensitivity and expertise you need
There are five main categories of domestic abuse. It includes a lot more than physical violence. Domestic abuse could be:
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Psychological
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Emotional
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Physical
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Sexual or
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Financial
Domestic abuse could be any kind of unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour. It often involves control or threats as well as actual acts of abuse.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in the UK will experience domestic abuse in some form in their life. This is a huge number and so it is important to remember that the abuse can take lots of different forms. No matter what type of abuse it is, it is never the victim’s fault.
Suffering domestic abuse in whatever form can be an extremely stressful and traumatic time. Sometimes you think that it cannot be happening to you, or you worry that you won’t be believed. It is important to get the right support. We can help to get you protection from the courts, but can also give you guidance about your legal rights and the practical steps you can take to get you (and your children) safe. Finally, we can help you get in touch with other support agencies and charities and can then work with them to guide you through right from your first worries to life on the other side. The amount of help we give you is up to you, and the decision is always yours.
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Non-Molestation Orders
Occupation Orders