What is domestic abuse?
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What is domestic abuse video transcript
Domestic abuse services in Bridgend County Borough
01656 815919 assia@bridgend.gov.uk
Are you or someone you care about experiencing domestic abuse?
You are not alone and we’re here to support you.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity.
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse can take many forms but it's always about having power and control over you.
This is what abuse looks like:
Name-calling, threats and manipulation, blaming you for the abuse or ‘gas-lighting’ you.
Controlling your access to money or resources – taking away or controlling your wages, stopping you working, or putting you in debt.
Doesn’t have to be physical - manipulating or coercing you into doing things you don’t want to do.
When an abuser uses a pattern of behaviour over time to exert power and control. It is a criminal offence.
Not only hitting - restraining you or throwing objects.
Sending abusive texts, demanding access to your devices, tracking you with spyware, or sharing images of you online.
Domestic abuse is never the fault of the person who is experiencing it.
You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help.
Assia Domestic Abuse service is here to support anyone impacted by Domestic Abuse in Bridgend County Borough
Whether that’s directly or if you are worried about a relative or friend.
We run a confidential one-stop shop for domestic abuse services for people of all backgrounds.
How to access support:
Call 01656 815919 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm or email assia@bridgend.gov.uk
You can also fill out a contact form on our website and a member of our team will get in touch.
In an emergency you should contact the police 999 or 101 for non-emergency.
For 24 hour support you can contact the Live Fear Free helpline on 0808 80 10 800.
You’re not alone, everyone has the right to be safe and live fear free.