Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse

1. What is Domestic Abuse?

   • Any act or abusive behaviour that's targeted to a family member or partner
   • Usually hidden and not reported to the authorities
   • Can include physical violence as well as emotional abuse / controlling behaviour

2. Victims

   • Women are regarded as the main victims of domestic abuse
   • Men are also victims of this crime, however, not to the same volume as women
   • Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse- it isn't categorised by characteristics

3. Offenders

   • Typically the dominant male in the relationship
   • Usually ensure that the victim doesn't speak about what's happened- part of their controlling nature

4. Awareness

   • Relatively high due to the amount of cases and the publication around them
   • Although they have a high awareness, most cases are kept private, meaning they don't always get reported
   • Victims are hesitant to report this crime out of fear of what the offender will do in retaliation