Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is the threat or use of physical, emotional, psychological and sexual abuse in close adult relationships. Domestic Violence occurs in all countries and in all social classes. Violence against women crosses all geographical, class, race and sexual orientation boundaries. It is said that about 1 in 5 women in Ireland experience Domestic Violence.

Domestic violence can include:

Physical Abuse  

• Hitting

• Kicking

• Choking

• Throwing Things

• Destroying property

• Using weapons

• Or any other form of Physical Violence used against you.

Emotional Abuse  

Emotional abuse can be soul destroying and can include:

• Name calling

• Criticising you

• Manipulating you

• Isolating you from family and friends

• Making you question your sanity

Sexual Abuse

• Any form of non consensual sex

• Rape

• Using force

• Threats

• Intimidation

• Forcing you to watch pornography

Financial Abuse

• Controlling the money

• Depriving you of money

• Making you account for money spent

• Not allowing you to go to work

• Taking your money