There are many different forms of domestic violence, including:

• physical;
• sexual;
• emotional;
• psychological; and
• financial violence such as refusing to give you any money to live on.

Domestic violence happens in an intimate or family-type relationship and forms a pattern of threatening and controlling behaviour. This can include forced marriage and so-called 'honour crimes'. Domestic violence can also take place in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships, and can involve other family members, including children.

We also take cases of abuse against vulnerable people, such as disabled people, very seriously. For more information, please see our Abuse leaflet.