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Am I a victim?

  • 1 in 4 women in their lives will be a victim

Ask yourself

  • Are you afraid of your partner?
  • Do you feel isolated, bullied or belittled?
  • Is your partner possessive and controlling?
  • Do you feel like you are walking on egg shells?
  • Does your partner threaten you or your children?
  • Does your partner deny the abuse or blame you?
  • Does your partner hit, push or kick you?

More examples of abusive behaviour 

  • controlling the finances
  • hurting you emotionally
  • subjecting you to sexual abuse
  • hurting you physically
  • damaging your possessions
  • smashing up the furniture
  • threatening to kill the pets
  • threatening to kidnap or get custody of the children
  • driving fast because he knows it scares you
  • locking you out of the house during an argument
  • telling you what to wear or how to do your hair.

If you recognise any of the above behaviours then its likely you are a victim of domestic abuse.

You are not alone. It's not your fault. You have the right to feel safe.

Contact details

National Helpline (24 hrs)
0808 2000 247

Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline
Freephone 0800 731 0055

Sahara (Asian Refuge)
0118 926 6333

Police DV Units
08458 505 505

Victim Support
0845 450 3883
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