Content tagged with: abuse
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What is Honour-Based Abuse?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/what-is-honour-based-abuseThe concept of ‘honour’ is for some communities deemed to be extremely important. To compromise a family’s ‘honour’ is to bring dishonour and shame and this can have severe consequences. The punishment for bringing dishonour can be emotional abuse, physical abuse, family disownment and in some cases even murder.
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Take the test - are you in an abusive relationship?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/take-the-test-are-you-in-an-abusive-relationshipMany of these questions relate to partners but domestic abuse also happens between family members and ex-partners.
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What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/what-is-female-genital-mutilation-fgmFGM is when a female's genitals are deliberately altered or removed for non-medical reasons. It's also known as 'female circumcision' or 'cutting', but has many other names.
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Support for people who want to change their abusive behaviour
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/support-for-people-who-are-abusiveYou may be worried that you are being abusive towards your partner, ex-partner or a family member or not treating them with respect. This page gives you more information about how to address your behaviour.
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Domestic abuse - Are you worried about someone you know?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-are-you-worried-about-someone-you-knowYou may know a sister, brother, mum, dad, son or daughter, colleague, neighbour, cousin or friend who is experiencing abuse behind closed doors.
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Domestic abuse - Have your say?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-have-your-sayCan you help us to improve services for other women, men and children who have suffered at the hands of abusers by completing this questionnaire? You will not be asked to leave your name or any contact details but the information you provide could be used to prevent domestic abuse, help people to recover and save lives.
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Domestic abuse - support for children and young people
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-support-for-children-and-young-peopleIf you are a child or young person reading this and you are living with violence at home or in your own relationship please keep reading - you are not alone.
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Domestic abuse - Survivor stories
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-survivor-storiesHow do other people survive domestic abuse? What helped them? What advice do they have for others? Here are some real life stories from domestic abuse survivors. If you would like to share your experience on this page please email the Doncaster Domestic and Sexual Abuse Manager: dahub@doncaster.gov.uk
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Domestic abuse - Support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-supportSupport for victims of domestic abuse, children and young people, people who are abusive and information to help those you are worried about.
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Report it: Safeguarding concern - adult abuse report form
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/reporting-a-safeguarding-concernTo report a safeguarding concern about an adult at risk of abuse.