DOMESTIC VIOLENCE


What to do if you are suffering domestic violence


You're not alone. Domestic violence does not just mean that your partner is hitting you. The abuse can be psychological, physical, sexual or emotional. Domestic violence can also include many things, such as the constant breaking of trust, psychological games, harassment and financial control. It is rarely a one-off incident and is usually a pattern of abuse and controlling behaviour. It can affect adults in all types of relationships and can also involve violence between parents and children.


Do you recognise any of these behaviours:


• Are you afraid of your partner, family member or someone you are in a close relationship with?


• Do you feel isolated?


• Do they make it difficult to see family and friends?


• Are you frequently humiliated or abused verbally? • Do they hit you? • Are they jealous and possessive?


• Do they control or restrict your access to money?


• Do they deny the abuse or blame you for their behaviour?


If you are in an abusive relationship, there are three important steps you must take: • recognise that it is happening to you • accept that you are not to blame • get help and support.


The City of London Police Public Protection Unit has developed a Domestic Violence Toolkit, for businesses, which is available to HR departments on request.


Email: steve.jackson@city-of- london.pnn.police.uk


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