26/09/2023
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse (also known as domestic violence) can involve physical, emotional, mental, financial and/or sexual abuse. Usually, it happens with someone you are close to, either within a romantic relationship or family setting. Abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or social background.
Physical Abuse-is when the perpetrator uses physical violence to hurt you. This may include hitting, kicking, pulling hair, controlling medication and/or destroying personal property. This is the type of abuse most commonly associated with domestic violence, likely because it can be the easiest to notice
Emotional Abuse-This is when someone consistently uses manipulative techniques to make you feel a certain way and ultimately control you. This could involve someone putting you down, calling you names, blaming you for the abuse, controlling what you do and who you see and/or intimidating you. Over time this wears down a person’s sense of self, making it difficult to know how/when to reach out for support.
Sexual Abuse-This is any form of sexual activity that happens without your full or informed consent. This includes r**e, sexual assault and sexual exploitation. In some cases this can involve someone withholding their partner’s contraception or forcing them into sexual practices they find degrading.
Financial Abuse-This is when someone controls your money, including the way you acquire it, manage it and use it. Someone might spend or take your money without consent, stop you from working to earn money, build up debts in your name and/or damage your possessions or property.
The common thread running through all of these is the element of control and power that’s held by the abuser. Often an abuser will use these tactics to control you and keep you within the relationship.
One of the most important things for you to do is to recognise that what you’re experiencing is abuse and that you deserve help.
Offering face to face or phone sessions in a private and confidential environment to both Men/woman who are experiencing Abuse.
