Domestic violence includes physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse within all kinds of intimate relationships. People experience domestic violence regardless of their social group, class, age, race, disability, sexuality and lifestyle.

Domestic violence can take a number of forms such as physical assault, sexual abuse, rape as well as threats and mental cruelty. Your partner may not give you money, constantly criticise you or forbid you to see your friends and family. They may be caring one day and aggressive the next. They may try to persuade you that the violence won’t happen again. But it may – and it is likely to get worse.

HOW TO GET HELP

If you are in urgent need of assistance call the police by dialling 999. If you wish to report an incident that is not an emergency or discuss your problems with a police officer contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415000 or speak to trained police officers within the Domestic Abuse Multi Agency Team on the following number:01926 311245

The Warwickshire 24hr Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0800 783 8043