Domestic abuse and violence can include, but is not limited to the following types of abuse:
- psychological
- physical
- sexual
- financial
- emotional.
Controlling behaviour
Controlling behaviour is a range of acts designed to make a person subordinate and/or dependant by isolating them from sources of support, exploiting their resources and capacities for personal gain, depriving them of the means needed for independence, resistance and escape and regulating their everyday behaviour.
Coercive behaviour
Coercive behaviour is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish or frighten a victim.
This includes so called 'honour' based violence, female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage and it is clear that victims are not confined to 1 gender or ethnic group.
Talk to someone
If you need to talk to someone you can contact:
- Clare House Women's Refuge and 24 hour Helpline - 01772 435865
- GALOP - LGBT+ and Domestic Abuse Helpline
- Women's Aid
- Key Unlocking Futures Charity
- Men's Advice Line
- Karma Nirvana - Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage
Lancashire Victim Services (LVS)
Lancashire Victim Services (LVS) independent domestic violence advisers are specially trained to provide:
- non-judgemental emotional support
- safety planning
- access to counselling and practical help.
They are also able to support victims of domestic abuse through the criminal justice system and make sure that the right measures are in place to keep people safe.
You can contact LVS on 0300 323 0085 or email info@lancashirevictimservice.org between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday.
Out of hours support is available through Victim Support by calling 0808 168 9111. All enquiries to support line which require further support will be referred to Lancashire Victim Services by the next working day.