Domestic Violence is any abusive behaviour used by one person (usually male) in a relationship to gain and maintain control over another’s life.
Some forms of violence are:
Physical Assault
Punching, hitting, kicking, pushing, slapping, choking or the use of weapons.Sexual Assault
Being made to have sex or engage in sexual acts, indecent assault, being made to look at pornography.Emotional Abuse
Constant name-calling or put-downs. Behaviour that humiliates or undermines confidence.Psychological Abuse
A threat of violence or death, emotional or verbal abuse, which threatens, degrades or insults another.Social Abuse
Being stopped from seeing friends and family. Being isolated socially or geographically.
Financial Abuse
Withholding or taking money from a person in order to gain financial control over them.Stalking and Harassment
Following someone’s movements or activities either physically or by cyber stalking via social networking sites or checking phone messages or email. Constant unwanted contact.