Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse: advice and information
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. Domestic abuse isn't just physical- it can also be verbal, sexual, psychological or controlling.
Abuse can happen at any point in a relationship. Around 1 in 5 adults in the UK experience abuse at some point in their lives.
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What is domestic abuse?
There are many kinds of domestic abuse. Click the boxes below to find out more about each type:
Types of domestic abuse:
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Psychological and emotional abusePsychological and emotional abuse
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Physical abuse
Physical abuse
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Economic (financial) abuse
Economic (financial) abuse
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Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse
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Coercive control
Coercive control
If you feel you are being abused contact one of these services:
- To report domestic abuse, call 999.
- Call the National Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or use their chatbot service.
- Contact Victim Support
If this information hasn't flagged any concerns for you but you are concerned about somebody you know, click here for information on supporting another person who is experiencing domestic abuse.