DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

Domestic violence, which is also known as intimate partner violence, is a form of violence that can occur within any relationship. There are many different types of domestic violence,including social, physical and emotional. Finding out  how you can keep yourself safe and organization that can help you are important steps. 

This might help if you : 
  • Are in an abusive relationship
  • Don’t know what to do about it
  • Don’t know where to go
  • Don’t know what your rights are
  • Need to know where to get help

What is domestic Violence?  

Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence, happens in many forms including physical, emotional and economic violence, and can affect people of any age. It does not have to be within the home to be classified as domestic violence. It is a form of violence that can occur within any relationship (family or intimate partner). Domestic violence is about power and control and there are many ways this control can be expressed.      

If someone is hurting you it can be very scary and it may be hard to know how you can stop it. It is important to remember that no one has the right to be violent towards you and there are people out there who can help.Reach out Next Step  is an anonymous online tool that recommends relevant support options based on what you want help with. Try Reach out Next Step  to learn about the support options available for you.      

Types of intimate partner violence

Below are some of the forms that domestic violence may take.

Physical - If someone is hurting you, or threatening to hurt you, a loved one or a pet, then you will need to take some action.

Emotional - This form of violence is often unrecognized and can be very hurtful.

Economic - Having money and being able to make decisions about it, is one means of being independent. If someone is controlling your money, keeping you financially dependent, or making you ask for money unreasonably, then this is a form of violence