Domestic abuse is -
- physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- psychological abuse
- financial abuse
- a pattern of controlling and abusive behaviour within an intimate or family type relationship.
If you are being abused, threatened, or physically assaulted by a partner, former partner, or a family member, that is domestic abuse. Domestic abuse often features physical violence. It can also involve a wide range of abusive and controlling behaviour including -
- threats
- harassment
- physical attacks
- financial control
- emotional abuse
Anyone can experience domestic abuse. It happens in all kinds of relationships and for any reason, regardless of -
- age
- race
- religion
- sex
- disability
- lifestyle
It is rarely a one-off event.
Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership website
Domestic abuse is serious, harmful and widespread and is often hidden. It happens in all kinds of relationships, regardless of race, class, religion, culture, age, sexuality, disability or gender. Everyone has the right to live their life free from abuse.