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Violence or other abuse in a domestic setting, such as in marriage.

Domestic Abuse

Violence and Abuse

TW: Discussion or abuse and violence

What is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse, also called “domestic violence” or “intimate partner violence” consists of the incidents that give one a certain control and power over their partner, ex-partner or family member. That authority is often acquired by violent behaviors.

What Does It Include?
•Forcefully controlling their partner by intimidating them, degrading them or using physical or sexual violence with them.
•Abusing them physically and/or emotionally.
•Financial or economic abuse
•Harassing or stalking them
•Abusing them online

Seek Help!
If you’re a victim of domestic abuse, speak up and seek out for help. Remember: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Domestic Violence Hotlines:
•National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (United States)
•National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (United Kingdom)
•1800RESPECT Hotline: 1800 737 732 (Australia)
•Women’s Refugee: 0800 733 843 (New Zealand)

You can talk to the people you trust about what you’re going through, they might help a lot.

Bronx, NY

6-21-21

Wasila Ibrahim

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/

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