Facts

1 in 4 women experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime

Young girl

ABUSE CAN BE:

  • Physical
  • Sexual
  • Emotional
  • Financial
  • Neglect
  • Discriminatory
  • Institutional

ABUSE CAN HAPPEN:

  • In childhood or adulthood
  • Anywhere – own home; nursing/care home; hospital; education establishment; workplace; public place (shop, cinema, street) 

WHO CAN ABUSE?

  • Male
  • Female
  • Child
  • Adult
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Neighbours
  • Workers/professionals
  • Volunteers
  • Strangers