WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Domestic and family violence is where a partner, ex-partner or family member uses direct or threatened abuse which causes you or your children to live in fear. A relationship can be abusive without there being physical violence. Domestic and family violence is a crime.
There is no excuse for domestic and family violence, and you are not to blame. Responsibility for abusive behaviour lies with the person using violence. There are a variety of examples of violent or controlling behaviours that either on their own, or in a combination, are examples of domestic and family violence. They are all unacceptable and used with intent to control you.
