Domestic violence
Domestic violence is when somebody hurts and bullies someone in their family, or someone they are living with, dating or married to.
Domestic violence can include lots of different things. It can be physical, emotional, financial or sexual. It can happen to anyone, of any age, ethnic group or religion and it can happen to men as well as women.
Domestic violence can hurt children and young people too. Seeing or hearing somebody in your family hurt someone else can make you feel very scared.
Domestic violence is never ok and it is never your fault. You have the right to a life free from abuse.
Want to get advice, or find out more? The Hideout is a really useful website that will tell you more about domestic violence, how it can make children and young people feel, and what you can do about it.
Contact
your local office,
call Victim Supportline on 0845 30 30 900 or email us at
supportline@victimsupport.org.uk