Domestic violence
What is domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is an incident, or pattern of incidents, of behaviour that is: • controlling • coercive • threatening • degrading • abusive • violent, including sexually violent.
It is carried out by a partner, an ex-partner, a family member, or a carer, and relates to one adult causing harm to another adult. An adult is defined as someone over 16-years-old. It takes place in all parts of our communities. Anyone can experience domestic abuse.
Domestic Violence Champions.
• If you feel like you need to speak to somebody at the practice in regards to any domestic violence need, we have trained staff that can support and listen. They are Dawn, Ryan, Molly and George. Our team members will be able to signpost and refer you to any relevant service.
- East Riding Safeguarding Adult Board
- Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy
- Your Health Humber
- Hull Women’s Aid
- Humberside Victim Support
- Independent Domestic Abuse Services
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge
- Survivor’s Handbook, by Women’s Aid
Support for male victims of domestic abuse
Support for LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse
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