Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse can be a single incident or a pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading or violent behaviour, including sexual violence. In the vast majority of cases, it is experienced from a partner or ex-partner, but it can also be by a family member or carer who does not live with you.

Domestic abuse takes many forms and can be experienced by anyone. Some of the things to look out for are:

• Coercive control – Are you being controlled in your home? Having your finances restricted or your whereabouts monitored. Are you being made to feel worthless, or have your belongings damaged? Are you being threatened?
• Harassment and stalking – Are you being persistently followed? Are you being repeatedly contacted on your social media, or are you receiving unwanted attention?
• Physical abuse – Have you been harmed, either by being attacked or having things thrown at you?
• Emotional abuse – Have you been put down in front of other people? Had mind games played with you to upset or confuse you?
• Honour-based violence – Do you live in a community that has a strong perception of ‘honour’ and ‘shame’? Have you been told that you have brought shame onto your family? Does your family disapprove of your perceived behaviour?

Please contact us. We are here to help you. Our Estate Managers are trained to support anyone experiencing domestic violence and we work with other specialist agencies who can provide you with ongoing support.