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What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is physical, emotional, sexual or mental abuse which takes place in a close relationship. Most abuse is by men over women and is rooted in the idea of male dominance and control within the family.

Domestic violence affects women regardless of class, race, age, disability or lifestyle.

Abuse can also take place in lesbian and gay relationships and is occasionally perpetrated by women against men.

Some facts about domestic violence

  • One in four women will experience domestic violence at some time in their lives.

  • Two women are killed by their partner or former partner every week.

  • A woman is raped, stabbed or beaten every six seconds.

  • There are more animal sanctuaries in Britain than refuges for women fleeing domestic violence.

     

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