Are you or someone you know, in a relationship that doesn’t feel quite right? Is one person in the relationship controlling, manipulative, abusive or violent? If so, this is an unhealthy relationship and is defined as domestic abuse. Domestic abuse includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members.

Warning: Cover your tracks

24-hour National Domestic Violence. Freephone Helpline: 0808 2000 247

• You are not alone

• You are not to blame

• You can get help

• You are already  a survivor

• You can get your life back

One woman in four (and one man in six) in the UK will be a victim of domestic violence during their lifetime, according to research estimates. Two women a week are killed by a current or former male partner.

Useful Website Links:

• NHS Choices – Getting help for domestic violence against women

• NHS Choices – Domestic Violence Against Men
• Women’s Aid                                      
• Refuge  
• Mankind
• Thehideout – For children and Young People
• Childline
• For Gay and Lesbian Support