Defining DVA
The cross-government definition of domestic violence and abuse is:
"Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. The abuse can encompass, but is not limited to:
This definition, which is not a legal definition, includes so called ‘honour’ based violence, female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage, and is clear that victims are not confined to one gender or ethnic group."
Source: Home Office (2012) - https://www.gov.uk/domestic-violence-and-abuse#domestic-violence-and-abuse-new-definition
- psychological
- physical
- sexual
- financial
- emotional
