Domestic Violence
Domestic violence includes physical violence such as hitting but also includes:
Financial abuse
Taking a person's money, not letting the person work to earn money or only giving them a small amount to spend.
Sexual abuse
Unwanted sex, rape, making the person take part in sexual acts they do not want to, touching the person against their will.
Psychological abuse
Picking
on a person, putting them down, calling them names, intimidating
the person by shouting or scaring them, humiliating the person and
not allowing the person to have contact with any friends or family.
Spiritual abuse
Not respecting a person's religious or spiritual beliefs, forcing them to take part in religious or spiritual activities against their will and other forms of abuse that use the person's religious beliefs to manipulate them. Can include forced marriages, female genital mutilation, and abductions.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence and anyone can be an
abuser. It can be a carer or one or more family members. It can also
include abuse from a girl or boyfriend. Domestic violence can affect
anyone.
Domestic violence affects the whole family. If you feel that you
would like support and would like to speak to someone confidentially,
call one of these numbers – a trained worker will listen to
what you have to say.
Contacts and Helplines
Local
Leicester and Leicestershire Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project
Help and support for those affected by domestic violence.
Tel: 0116 255 0004
Website: www.dvirp.co.uk/help.html
National
The Hideout
Website that helps to support children and young people living with domestic violence, or to those who may want to help a friend.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone open every day 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0808 200 0247
Childline
For children and teenagers affected by domestic violence.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Men's advice line
Advice & support for men in abusive relationships
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Survivors UK helpline
For men who have experienced sexual violence.
Telephone: 0845 1221201
Broken rainbow
Service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual & transgender people experiencing domestic violence.
Telephone: 0845 260 4460
Respect
Info & advice for individuals concerned about their behaviour towards their partner.
Telephone: 0845 122 8609
Last Updated: 01-Oct-2009
