Who is affected?

Find out more about about how women are affected by domestic abuse, the dynamics of domestic abuse, and about accessing support through Women's Aid.

Find out more about how men are affected by domestic abuse, particular barriers men experiencing domestic abuse may face when seeking support, how the helpline can support men who call us, and the details of other support services available.

Find out more about how children and young people can be affected by domestic abuse within their homes and families, with a video for children and young people and details about other services that can help.

Find out more about how LGBT+ people are affected by domestic abuse. This includes the Duluth Power & Control Wheel for LGBT+ relationships, a video about how an LGBT+ person may experience coercive control in their relationship, and information about other services that may be able to help.

Find out more about how disabled people are affected by domestic abuse with information about ways abusers can use a person's disability in their abuse, and who else can help.

Find out more about how young people may be affected by domestic abuse in their own relationships, either from a current partner or a past partner, as well as about services that may be able to help further.

Find our more about how people with an unsettled asylum or immigration position are affected by domestic abuse and how abusers may use this in their abuse. There is also information about organisations that may be able to help further.