Domestic violence can begin at any stage of a relationship and may continue after the relationship has ended. It can take many forms - not just physical attacks but also bullying, threats, and mental and verbal abuse and humiliation. Domestic violence can arise in other family relationships as well. It cuts across all boundaries of social group, class, age, race, disability, sexuality and lifestyle. If you are suffering domestic violence, we can help you.
Domestic violence is a serious matter, and can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Whether or not the criminal law is used against a violent person, you can still use the civil law to get protection to allow you to live in safety. A number of different people can apply for an order against another person with whom they are linked by a domestic or family relationship. This order is about behaviour. It can stop one person pestering, threatening or being violent to another person, or to any child involved. This order is about the home, and can do a number of things.