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Symptoms: Domestic Violence

Types of domestic violence or abuse

Domestic violence or abuse can be characterised by any of the indicators of abuse outlined in this briefing relating to:

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psychological

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physical

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sexual

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financial

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emotional

Domestic violence and abuse includes any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. It also includes so called ‘honour’ -based violence, female genital mutilation and forced marriage.

Coercive or controlling behaviour is a core part of domestic violence. Coercive behaviour can include:

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acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation

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harming, punishing, or frightening the person

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isolating the person from sources of support

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exploitation of resources or money

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preventing the person from escaping abuse

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regulating everyday behaviour

Possible indicators of domestic violence or abuse

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Low self-esteem

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Feeling that the abuse is their fault when it is not

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Physical evidence of violence such as bruising, cuts, broken bones

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Limited access to money

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Verbal abuse and humiliation in front of others

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Fear of outside intervention

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Damage to home or property

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Isolation – not seeing friends and family

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