Common misconceptions about domestic abuse
Domestic abuse can occur in many different forms, in many different types of relationship, and is unfortunately all too prevalent in the UK with 20% of women and 13% of men claiming to experience the effects of relationship abuse. However, many people fail to recognise the signs of abuse – in both their own relationships and those of others – often because they may have erroneous preconceptions about what domestic abuse entails and who it effects. In this article we aim to dispel some of the most common misconceptions surrounding domestic violence and abusive relationships, and provide information on how to find help and support if you or someone else is in need. It doesn’t just happen to women According to the European ...