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Domestic Abuse is a crime
A general definition of domestic abuse is any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults, who are, or have been in, an intimate relationship, or between other adult family members. It includes heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender relationships, and extended families.
This abuse can be emotional, physical, sexual, psychological or economic and victims can be subjected to any or all of these regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, disability, lifestyle or class.
Who is responsible?
Anyone, from any walk of life, can be a victim of Domestic Abuse. The only person responsible for this abuse is the abuser. They do not have to use violence, they have no excuse.
As a victim, you have done nothing wrong. You are not to blame.
Domestic abuse is a crime that cuts across all social, cultural and religious boundaries.
It has devastating and far-reaching consequences for victims, their families and the wider community.
It is not acceptable in any circumstances.
To report incidents of domestic abuse, in an emergency dial 999, or for non-emergencies, please call North Wales Police on 0845 607 1002
For free and confidential information and support call the Wales Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 80 10 800
The Bidman Cycle
The below diagram could help you see the 'hidden' abuse you are suffering, and help you to understand how hard, or even impossible, it is to see what is happening. 