What are the types of domestic abuse?
Posted on 5th November 2024 at 08:25
Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling and abusive behaviour within an intimate or family type relationship. This can encompass the following and is not exhaustive:
Physical abuse may include;
Hitting, slapping, punching and biting
Burning with cigarettes
Strangulation
Using weapons or objects
Sexual abuse may include:
Rape
Unwanted touching
Having to have sex just appease the partner
Forcing you to do something or participate in something you do not want to do
Economic abuse may include:
Forcing you to work or not allowing you to work
Controlling the money; making you ask for money
Getting finance in your name
Making you pay for most things/not contributing to the household
Psychological abuse may include:
Name calling and putting you down
Blaming you for them losing their temper
Hiding things i.e. keys to make you think you think you are going mad
Constantly criticising everything you do.
If you would like to talk to someone about domestic abuse, you can contact our 24-hour helpline on 01482 446099.
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