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What is domestic abuse?
The Home Office defines domestic abuse as 'any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between adults who are or have been in a relationship together, or between family members, regardless of gender or sexuality'. This can include actual or threatened physical, emotional, psychological or sexual abuse.
Domestic abuse involves the use of power and control by one person over another. It can occur in all domestic situations, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, age, religion, mental or physical ability of those involved.
It can take the form of one or more of the following; slapping, punching, kicking, bruising, rape, ridicule, constant criticism, threats, manipulation, sleep deprivation, social isolation, denying access to money and other controlling behaviours.
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 Local Support ServicesFor counselling, advice and victim support contact : |North Surrey Domestic Violence |Outreach Service 01932 260690, Surrey Domestic Abuse Helpline 01483 77682, |Womens Aid 01483 776822, |Victim Support 01932 855110 (Walton, Weybridge and Hersham) / 01372 470690 (Claygate, Cobham, Long Ditton, Thames Ditton, Oxshott, East and West Molesey,Hinchley Wood, Esher, Stoke D'Abernon)  Safety Advice|North Surrey Sanctuary Scheme (keeping you safe in your home)  Police contacts999 in emergency, Surrey Police 0845 125 2222  Other Needs|Housing Advice, 01372 474597 |Furniture, |Housing and Council Tax Benefit 01372 474060 |Other Welfare Benefits  Further advice and contacts|Elmbridge Community Safety, 01932 205533 |BBC Hitting Home |
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