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Hampshire Constabulary defines domestic abuse as any incident
of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults (aged
18 or over) who are or have been intimate partners or family
members, regardless of gender.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone and can involve any of the
following:
- Physical abuse: punching, slapping, pulling hair, biting,
burning, choking
- Financial abuse: being kept without money or forced to
account for your spending. Having your wages or benefits
taken from you.
- Emotional abuse: being verbally abused or made to look
stupid in front of other people. Not being allowed to see
family or friends.
- Sexual violence: rape, sexual assault, being forced to
watch or take part in pornography. Indecent phone calls.
- Threats: verbal or physical threats. Being watched, followed
or pestered.
If any of the above applies to you, there are places you can
go and people you can talk to.
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