Horsham District Community Safety Partnership

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is rarely a one-off incident, it is often a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour.  The abuser often seeks power over someone they are now or previously were in a relationship with.

Domestic violence occurs across society, regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, wealth, and geography. It often has devastating and far-reaching consequences for victims and their families.

Domestic Violence is a term used to describe a wide range of behaviour which can include:

Constant criticism and belittling comments
Verbal abuse and threats to you and your children
Isolation and control of contact with family and friends
Restrictions on entry/exit from your home
Intimidation
Controlling behaviour
Denial of privacy
Oppressive control of finances
Destruction of personal property and possessions

If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence, then this website is designed to help you know where to turn to get help and support.

If it is an emergency then ring the police on 999.

“Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are, or have been intimate partners regardless of gender”

It also includes family members, for example Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Brother, Sister, Grandparents, In-laws and Stepfamily.