Domestic Violence And Abuse

Do not ignore the signs of domestic abuse. Please speak to one of our team if you are worried about your safety at home

Domestic abuse is any type if controlling, bullying, threatening behaviour between people in a relationship.  It is IMPORTANT to remember that Domestic abuse can happen inside or outside the home, over the phone or internet and both women and men can be abused or abusers.

Different types of Domestic Abuse:

• kicking, hitting, punching or cutting
• rape (including in a relationship)
• controlling someone’s finances by withholding money or stopping someone earning
• controlling behaviour, like telling someone where they can go and what they can wear
• not letting someone leave the house
• reading emails, text messages or letters
• threatening to kill someone or harm them
• threatening another family member or pet.

Signs of Domestic Abuse:

• aggression or bullying
• anti-social behaviour, like vandalism
• anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts
• attention seeking
• bed-wetting, nightmares or insomnia
• constant or regular sickness, like colds, headaches and mouth ulcers
• drug or alcohol use
• eating disorders
• problems in school or trouble learning
• tantrums
• withdrawal.

If you have any concerns please contact Riverview Park Surgery on 01474 363020 or The Shrubbery Surgery on 01474 356661 and speak to one of our team members.