Recognising domestic violence - violence happens in many ways.
Emotional: Telling you that you're crazy, using mind
games
Threats: Using raised voices and intimidating looks to scare
you
Isolation: Keeping you away from family, friends and
support
Physical: Slaps, punches, bites, kicks, hair pulling, using
weapons
Sexual: Making you have sex when you don't want to
Abusive partners often have a pattern of behaviour which gets worse over time if nothing is done to stop them. It's important to realise life doesn't have to be like this.
If you need help you can contact the following organisations:
Shine*
A national organisation offering a free helpline, training and
consultancy - is the largest single family violence prevention
service in New Zealand.
0508 DVHELP (384 357) or go to 2shine.org.nz
Women's Refuge
An independent community organisation run by women for women and
children. To find a Women's Refuge in your area:
0800 1 REFUGE or go to womensrefuge.org.nz/
If you or a child are in immediate danger call 111.
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