Early help for domestic abuse
Domestic abuse (also called domestic violence or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviours used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviours that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
Organisations who can help
Further information
If you work at Ïã¸ÛÈüÂí»á council you can get up to 10 days paid leave to help you deal with a domestic abuse situation.
For further information please refer to our domestic abuse page.