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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence can take different forms sexual, physical, psychological or verbal. All of them can be deeply wounding both at the time and over the longer term.
Because this violence takes place inside the family it takes a great courage to do anything about it.
For those faced with physical abuse it takes an average of 35 attacks before the victim does anything to get away from the attacker. Most people think of physical abusers as men – Trevor in Eastenders –but this is not always the case. Woman can also be the abuser and it is often more difficult for a man to admit that he is being abused by his female partner than the other way round. Equally abuse can be found in gay relationships in the same way as in straight relationships.
Sexual abuse can take place at any age and most cases take place inside the family. Again both males and females can be the victims and the abusers. When young children are the victims it can sometimes be very difficult for them to accuse the abuser, as they may be their own parents, carers or close relative – again look at the Slaters in Eastenders.
Psychological and verbal abuse is more difficult to go to the police or other agencies with but if you are married it can be used as a reason for divorce.
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For a comprehensive list of advice and support agencies in Norfolk heron has the best list countywide.
Mancroft Advice Project, Risebrown Centre, Chantry Road, Norwich. Walk-in service, weekdays 1.30-6pm, appointments needed for counselling. 01603 766994. map@11-25.freeserve.co.uk
NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000
Childline 0800 1111
Call the police on 999 or 01953 424242
For more information check out www.adviceguide.org.uk or visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau click here for their contact details or e mail us youth@askcab.co.uk
Disclaimer, Target Audience, Jurisdiction Last updated & checked: 19/09/2005