Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is any type of violence - or other abuse - that is present in close relationships. For example it could be between husband and wife; mother/father and their son/daughter; siblings; boyfriend and girlfriend; partner or ex-partner. It can emerge through many other types of abuse: physical, sexual, emotional or financial, and can include undermining of self-confidence and the threat of violence.
Possible signs of domestic abuse:
- Low self-esteem
- Physical evidence of violence such as bruising, cuts, broken bones
- Verbal abuse and humiliation in front of others
- Fear of outside help and support
- Damage to home or property
- Isolation – not seeing friends and family
- Limited access to money
Domestic Abuse Guidance for multi-agency partners
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