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What is Domestic Violence? Meaning & Definitions
This guide explains the meanings & definitions of Domestic Violence, both in terms of abusive actions & the law.
Who Commits Domestic Violence & Why?
Who are abusers & why do they commit domestic violence? We will look at the answers to these questions & more in this guide.
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Domestic Violence?
This guide helps to identify signs & symptoms of Domestic Violence so that you are in a better position to help yourself or someone you know.
How to Handle & Deal with Domestic Violence
Guide on how handle a potentially dangerous Domestic Violence scenario & help with day-to-day safety for victims trapped in abuse.
Handling & Dealing with Abuse/Violence
Being in violent/abusive situations is scary for victims & shouldn't be tolerated. For those currently trapped in abuse, this guide helps w/ day-to-day safety.
How to Escape (or Help Someone Else Escape) Domestic Violence
This guide offers advice to help victims get away from domestic violence & abuse safely & securely.
How to Heal & Recover from Domestic Violence
This guide aims to help survivors of Domestic Violence understand how to heal & recover from their experience. Support is out there to help you.
What Impact Does Domestic Violence Have on Victims & Family/Friends?
Domestic abuse and violence can affect anybody and everyone, the victim, families, neighbours, colleagues, friends and the wider community.
How to report Domestic Violence (and Who to Report it to)
Reporting abuse is a challenging situation be it a victim, survivor or onlooker. We can all play an important part in preventing or stopping the abuse.
How is Domestic Violence Proven in Court?
What evidence & proof will they needed for a Domestic Violence conviction. This guide explains how Domestic Violence is proven within the law.
Domestic Violence Punishment & Sentencing – All you need to know
Can you go to prison for Domestic Violence? How long can you be imprisoned for? Find out more about sexual abuse sentencing in guilty verdicts here.
How can Domestic Violence be Prevented?
This guide provides useful information about ways in which we can all play an important part in preventing domestic violence.
What Are The Effects of Domestic Abuse on People & Wider Society?
What impacts & affects does abuse have on the individuals who experience/witness it both short & long term? And how does abuse affect society? Find out here.
Domestic Abuse and Violence – 2022 Data
articles from criminal injuries helpline Facebook Twitter YouTube For more information about bringing a criminal injury claim Talk to Criminal injuries Helpline Contact us Domestic Abuse and Violence – 2022 Data Domestic violence can range from emotional abuse to physical and sexual abuse. The abuser can be a partner, relative, neighbour, employer or friend; not […]
Domestic Violence Helplines & Support
There are many organisations that can help by talking through your options as a victim or survivor of Domestic Abuse. Find contact information here.