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My partner is sometimes abusive, angry or controlling. How can I get help? general information and support (for anyone in the UK).
Domestic abuse is behaviour from a family member, partner or ex-partner. It can include:
- physical or sexual abuse
- violent or threatening behaviour
- psychological or emotional abuse
- coercive behaviour – for example, humiliation or intimidation
- controlling behaviour – for example, making someone feel less important or dependent on the abuser
- ‘economic abuse’ – this includes controlling someone’s possessions or how they earn or spend money
The following website includes advice on:
- If you’ve been affected
- Finding somewhere safe to stay
- Reporting the violence to the police
- Get legal protection
- Taking legal action
- If you’re from abroad and a dependent of your ex-partner
- Economic abuse
- Honour-based abuse
- Forced marriage
- Female genital mutilation
- Harassment and stalking
View specific advice on the National Citizens Advice website.
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