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Domestic violence is a crime. You have the right to live a life free from violence and fear. Remember…
You are not alone: Research shows that as many as one in ten women are in an abusive relationship. It happens to women of all ages, classes, races, and religions.
You are not to blame: You are not responsible for the violence. Your partner/the perpetrator has choices about the ways he behaves.
You can't change your partner’s behaviour: The only way for the perpetrator to change is for him to realise he has a problem and to seek help.
You are in danger if you ignore the violence: Violence rarely happens only once. It is much more usual for the violence to get more serious the longer it goes on.
Break the silence – do not remain isolated: Do not keep the violence a secret - you have nothing to be ashamed of. Get help from someone you trust, or you can contact one of organisations that offer specialist information and support.
There is life after an abusive relationship: Starting again is not easy but many women begin new and rewarding lives. Some women discover they enjoy living without a partner and others form new and loving relationships that they never believed were possible when they were with their violent partner
Page Last Updated: 31 October 2008