The problem of domestic violence is not confined to any particular social, ethnic, age or religious group or income or educational level. However, most victims of domestic violence are women.
Domestic violence can involve physical, emotional, financial, sexual or social abuse.
It can include threats as well as actual violence, abuse or harassment. If you answered YES to these questions then you are a victim of domestic violence. Sometimes veterans blame their war service or feelings about the war for their abusive behaviours but these feelings on their own DO NOT cause violence. Those who are violent and abusive must take responsibility for their own behaviour. It is important that you refuse to take the blame for the violence.