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If someone uses physical, emotional, sexual or financial behaviours to control the person they are in a relationship with, or an ex; that's domestic violence and it's against the law.
 

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse) is a repeated pattern of controlling behaviours (physical, emotional, sexual or financial) that one person uses over another who they are, or were, in a relationship with.

It can happen between people who are going out together, living together, have children together or are married to each other. It can happen to rich and poor people and people of any gender, race, nationality or sexuality. Women are more likely to be victims of domestic violence than men, but men also experience it too. Domestic violence can also happen when a relationship is over.

Young women aged 16-19 are most at risk of violence from their intimate partners, and young people can also often become involved in domestic violence between adults around them, most likely at home.
 

How do I know if it's happening?

All families argue, but if any of the following things are happening regularly in your home it could be domestic violence. If you recognise any of these things as happening to you by your partner, this is also domestic violence – whether you live together or not.
 

Physical abuse:

  • hitting, kicking, pinching, biting or pushing
  • throwing or smashing things
  • making threats to hurt someone
     

Emotional abuse:

  • constantly making a person feel bad about themselves
  • Using foul, hateful, racist slurrs 
  • verbal threats 
     

Sexual abuse:

  • making someone do sexual things that they don't want to do
  • rape

If you are forced to change the way you behave because you are frightened of your partner's reaction, or you're being intimidated, or physically/emotionally hurt, it is likely that you are suffering domestic abuse.
 

What can I do?

If these things are happening to you or in your family, remember that you are not alone. Domestic abuse happens in many families and there are organisations that can help you. Everyone has the right to be safe.

To get out of your current sitution, you can take these steps:

  • Contact an organisation and speak to them about what's happening. Women's Aid have a special site called "The Hideout" where you can get advice about staying safe, and share your feelings and fears. 
  • Talk to someone outside of the violence. A trusted friend, adult or a teacher. You may not want to get people you know and love in trouble, but this is not your fault and it’s not ok for it to continue.
  • You may have other ideas about what to do, like trying to stop the fighting or running away, but this could put you at greater risk. The most important thing is for you to stay safe. Domestic abuse is never your fault and you are not to blame.
     

Worried about a friend?

If you are concerned that a friend may be suffering at the hands of a partner, they may be feeling very scared and lonely, and they may not want to talk. Don’t judge them - this resource from Refuge offers lots of useful advice on how to support them.

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