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Domestic violence
Domestic violence is the physical, sexual, emotional, psychological and/or economic abuse of one person by another who is in, or has been in, a relationship with them.
The relationship may be between partners, ex-partners, or other family members. Children can also suffer direct or indirect harm.
Domestic violence is mainly perpetrated by men towards women. This is not to deny the existence of violence towards men or that women abuse. It is acknowledged
that domestic violence occurs between same sex partners.
Domestic violence occurs in all classes and communities and in all adult age groups. Certain groups face additional barriers and discrimination when trying to access services.
Abuse can take many forms including:
- Physical - pushing; shoving; beating; burning; strangling; kicking; stabbing; killing.
- Sexual - sexual degradation; rape; forced and unwanted sexual practices.
- Psychological - complete control of the person's life; threats to kill the person or the children; enforced social isolation; verbal abuse and threats;constant criticism; sleep deprivation.
- Financial - taking money from the person; denying them money for themselves and/or the children.
If you have any concerns over Domestic violence and wish to report them to the police, you can contact the Vulnerable Persons Unit, Domestic Violence team on 0151 777 2665.
You may also contact the Wirral Community Safety team at the Family Safety Unit on 0151 606 5440.