Hampshire Constabulary: Domestic Violence

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Domestic Violence

Hampshire Constabulary defines domestic abuse as any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults (aged 18 or over) who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone and can involve any of the following: Safer Homes

Physical abuse:

punching
slapping
pulling hair
biting
burning
choking

Financial abuse:

being kept without money or forced to account for your spending
Having your wages or benefits taken from you

Emotional abuse:

being verbally abused or made to look stupid in front of other people
Not being allowed to see family or friends

Sexual violence:

rape
sexual assault
being forced to watch or take part in pornography
Indecent phone calls

Threats:

verbal or physical threats.
being watched, followed or pestered

Honour Based Violence

Forced Marriage
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Dowry Abuse

If any of the above applies to you, there are places you can go and people you can talk to. There is also a leaflet available that will give you more information:

Places You Can Go And People You Can Talk To

Practical steps you can take, or you can help a friend to take, to escape or avoid domestic abuse.

National organisations who can help you.

Local support in your area.

Above all, in an emergency or if you or your children are in danger, dial 999.