Types of violence and domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviours used by one person in a relationship to control, coerce, threaten or use threatening behaviour or violence on another person within the home or somewhere outside of the home.
Cultural challenges
As a by-and-for specialist BME provider, we have expert knowledge on cultural challenges surrounding BME survivors of domestic, sexual and gendered abuse.
Female genital mutilation
Female genital mutilation is a procedure used in some cultures to intentionally cut or injure the female genitals.
Forced marriages
Forced marriage is when you face physical or emotional pressure to marry and/or you do not consent to the marriage. For example, through threats, physical or sexual violence, you’re made to feel like you’re bringing shame and disgrace on your family if you don’t do as they say.
“Honour” based violence
The Crown Prosecution Service describes ‘honour’ based abuse as an incident or crime “which has, or may have, been committed to protect or defend the ‘honour’ of the family and or the community.”
Myth busting
There are many common myths related to domestic violence and abuse that may be a barrier to people realising that they are being abused or acknowledge that someone else is experiencing abuse particularly in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community.