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    This document provides information and resources for victims of domestic violence. It defines domestic violence, lists types of abusive behaviors, and notes that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Victims can call the National Domestic Violence Helpline or talk to their doctor for confidential help and support. The Survivor's Handbook also provides information on legal rights and support services.

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    This document provides information and resources for victims of domestic violence. It defines domestic violence, lists types of abusive behaviors, and notes that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Victims can call the National Domestic Violence Helpline or talk to their doctor for confidential help and support. The Survivor's Handbook also provides information on legal rights and support services.

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    This document provides information and resources for victims of domestic violence. It defines domestic violence, lists types of abusive behaviors, and notes that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Victims can call the National Domestic Violence Helpline or talk to their doctor for confidential help and support. The Survivor's Handbook also provides information on legal rights and support services.

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    Getting help for domestic violence

    One woman in four (and one man in six) in the UK will be a victim of domestic violence during their lifetime, according to research estimates. Two women a wee are illed b! a current or former male partner.
    "or help and support, call #$#$ %### %&', the free %&(hour )ational *omestic +iolence ,elpline

    Domestic violence is officially classified as "any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship together, or between family members, regardless of gender or sexuality". We think of domestic violence as hitting, slapping and beating, but it can also include emotional abuse as well as forced marriage and so-called "honour crimes". It s abuse if your partner or a family member! threatens you shoves or pushes you makes you fear for your physical safety puts you down, or attempts to undermine your self-esteem controls you, for example by stopping you seeing your friends and family is "ealous and possessive, such as being suspicious of your friendships and conversations frightens you

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    #ou don$t have to wait for an emergency situation to seek help. #ou can! talk to your doctor, health visitor or midwife call %&%& '%%% '(), the '(-hour *ational Domestic +iolence ,elpline run in partnership between Women s -idand .efuge /calls from a landline are free0 in an emergency, call 111

    2he 3urvivor s ,andbook from the charity Women s -id is free and provides information on a wide range of issues such as housing, money, helping your children and your legal rights. 2he handbook is available as a downloadable 4D5 in 66 languages. 5or forced marriage and 7honour8 crimes, contact 9arma *irvana/%&%% :111 '()0 or 2he 5orced ;arriage <nit /%'% )%%& %6:60.

    =roken .ainbow <9 provides support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence. ;en of any age can be victims of domestic violence or abuse, in heterosexual or same-sex relationships. ,elp and support is available from ;en s -dvice >ine on %&%& &%6 %?') or ;ankindon %6&'? ??( '((.

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    2he first step in escaping an abusive situation is realising that you re not alone and it s not your fault. 2ry to get advice from an organisation such as Women s -id or .efuge before you go. If you re considering leaving, be careful who you tell. It s important that your partner doesn t know where you re going. 4lanning is very important. If you decide to leave, it will help to take! documents, including birth certificates for your children, passports, any medical records, benefits books, and mortgage or rent details your address book house keys if you have young children! baby items, some clothes and a special toy for each child

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    Women and men who have been sexually assaulted can get confidential help, treatment and support at a sexual assault referral centre. 5ind your nearest sexual assault referral centre.

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    2wo women describe their experiences of domestic abuse. 5ind out how they found the strength and support to move on. @ontact the *ational Domestic ,elpline %&%% A:' ??%( if you need more advise or look for support in your local area. ;edia last reviewed! %(B%1B'%6? *ext review due! %(B%1B'%6:

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