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Domestic abuse
Overview
What is domestic violence
Domestic abuse, also called domestic violence can include:
- physical abuse
- emotional abuse
- sexual abuse
- financial abuse
- coercive control
- forced marriage
- honour-based abuse
- female genital mutilation
It can happen in relationships, with family members or ex-partners. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone and anyone can be an abuser.