Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Domestic Violence Taskgroup

There are many organisations willing and able to support women and their children who are living in unequal or abusive situations. Help is available to you whether or not you wish to leave your partner.

First, you need to recognise what is happening to you, and remember not all domestic abuse involves physical violence. Realise that you are not to blame - there is no excuse for your partner to assault, abuse or humiliate you. The next step is to begin seeking the advice, information, help and support that is available to you. You may decide to make yourself a Crisis Plan.

You may be in a domestic abusive relationship if:
* You feel frightened by, or responsible for, your partner's temper or behaviour.
* You make decisions according to what your partner wants or how you think they will react.
* Your partner calls you names, or tries to degrade or humiliate you privately or publicly.