RESPECT PHONELINE

Domestic violence is rarely a one-off event. It might occur frequently or infrequently, but there’s often a pattern of behaviour in abusive relationships. It may be physical, but it can also be emotional, sexual, financial or mental.

The different types of abusive behaviour in relationships

If you’re reading this, you’re probably worried about some of your behaviours and you want to take steps to change them.

We’re here to provide help for perpetrators, we can support you to become safe around your partner and children.

Is your behaviour abusive?

Have you harmed the ones you love? Whether you’ve been abusive or violent once, twice, or many times, there’s probably a pattern to the things you do.

We encourage you to reflect on your behaviours and how they have harmed others. Becoming aware of how you’re acting will help you take control of your behaviours – and ultimately, stop.

If you’re not sure if your behaviour is abusive, visit our website to learn more about the types of abusive relationships.

Friends and Family

Are you, a friend or family member looking for help for a perpetrator of domestic abuse?

It’s difficult to know what to do if you become aware that a relative or a friend has been abusive or violent to their partner. You’ll feel a range of emotions, and maybe mixed loyalties.

Domestic abuse often continues because it remains hidden. 

Frontline Workers

How we help frontline workers dealing with domestic perpetrators:-

We’ll provide you with advice and guidance on working with domestic abuse perpetrators safely. We’ll explain why anger management courses, mediation and couples counselling are not safe interventions and signpost you to local domestic violence perpetrator programmes instead.

You can contact us by telephone, email and web chat support.