Domestic violence
Domestic violence accounts for approximately a quarter of all
violent crime nationally, and affects many families in West
Lancashire. Domestic violence is a very under reported crime and
like many areas the figures reported in West Lancashire are only a
small proportion of the extent of the domestic violence that
occurs.
Domestic violence is usually linked to one person using power and
control over another in a family relationship. It can take many
forms, including:
- emotional abuse (e.g. putting down, threats, name calling, mind
games)
- physical abuse (e.g. hitting, pushing, strangling, biting,
threatening with weapons)
- financial abuse (e.g. preventing from getting or keeping a job,
making ask for money)
- and sexual abuse
Although research tells us that women are more likely to be
subject to domestic abuse by a male partner, this is not always the
case. Domestic violence cuts across all social, ethnic, religious,
economic groups and includes people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgendered (who may confront additional factors when
disclosing domestic abuse).
Where to get help
If you want any support or information about domestic violence, you
can contact:
Domestic Violence Strategy
Much excellent work has already taken place in West Lancashire to
support families and address the complex issues that domestic
violence presents. And we are working towards are more co-ordinated
response to the problem, which aims to support and encourage
partnership and multi-agency working.
Domestic Violence Resource Directory
The West Lancashire Domestic Violence Strategy is now
supported by the West Lancashire Domestic Violence Resource
Directory which contains a Directory of Services together with key
information related to Domestic Violence issues.
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