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What is domestic violence?
Domestic violence includes physical, sexual, verbal, emotional or financial abuse, as well as the threat of abuse within a close relationship. In most cases, the relationship will be between partners or ex-partners (married, living together or otherwise), but it can also be with a family member or anyone who would reasonably be expected to live with the person experiencing the violence.
Domestic violence can affect women or men, and those in same-sex relationships, regardless of age, lifestyle, race or ethnic origin, ability or disability, religion or belief. It is rarely a one-off event. It often gets worse over time.
Children’s health and well-being can be seriously affected by living in households where there is any form of domestic abuse.
Are you affected by domestic violence?
It is estimated that at least 1 in 7 women are currently living with domestic violence in South Tyneside.
Can you answer yes to any of these questions?
- Does your partner demand to know where you have been or what you have been doing, even asking for receipts?
- Are you afraid of your partner?
- Does your partner hit, punch, shove, slap, kick, bite, spit or threaten you with these actions?
- Does your partner constantly criticise your abilities as a spouse, partner, parent or employee?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you may be in an abusive relationship.
Our domestic violence directory has details of agencies that can help you.
Perpetrators of domestic violence
There is support available for you through the South Tyneside Domestic Abuse Perpetrators Programme (STDAPP). You can contact them on 454 5335 or by visiting www.stdapp.org.uk.
You can also contact Respect, the National Association for Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes and Associated Support Services, on 0845 122 8609.