Newark & Sherwood District Council

Domestic violence and abuse is about someone trying to have power and control over you and everything you do. Abusers will do anything to keep that control. Domestic violence is rarely a one-off event and physical violence often escalates in frequency and severity over time.

Domestic violence is usually perpetrated against women by men they know. However, men are sometimes abused by their female partners, and parents are sometimes abused by their children. Domestic violence affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds and communities.

Children living with domestic violence and abuse are more likely than other children to be directly abused themselves.  Children witnessing domestic violence and abuse are at risk of being harmed emotionally and psychologically and their education, behaviour and development may also suffer.

If you, or someone you know, are affected by domestic violence and you would like advice, information, need somewhere safe to stay or simply want someone to listen please contact one of the organisations below.

It is not always easy to believe that you are in an abusive relationship, but acknowledging that you are is an important step in preventing and stopping the violence and abuse.

No matter who you are, you have the right to live free from violence and abuse.

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