What is Domestic Abuse
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If you don't feel safe, respected and cared for, then something isn't right. |
Domestic abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse may cause injury, ill health, premature death, fear, depression, anxiety, psychological problem or death (Office of the Status of Womens, 2003).
Domestic abuse occurs in all areas of society, regardless of age, sex, culture, ethnicity, socioeconmic and health status, ability or religion.
However, police and government statistics show that women and children are much more likely to be the victims of domestic abuse.
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