Understanding Abuse

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, between people in a relationship, and that can include family members. It can happen to anyone.

Am I being abused?

Our guide can help you determine if you are in an abusive relationship.

I am worried about someone else

Here are some steps you can take if you are worried about someone.

Help for abusers

With more than 23 years’ experience, The Hampton Trust is a service that works to break the cycle of abuse, conflict and exploitation. They have helped many people over the years improve their relationships and to avoid using abuse – and they deliver a range of programmes aimed at encouraging healthy, non-abusive relationships.

Can you support us?

As a charity we rely on donations to enable us to deliver our essential services. If you would like to support our work, all donations make a huge difference to the lives of the survivors we help.

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Get in touch

Experiencing abuse? Worried about someone else? Or are you looking to support our work with fundraising or volunteering opportunities? Get in touch via email, phone or text.

Recognising abuse is the first step - we can support you while you plan a new future