What is Domestic
Violence
Domestic Violence is the
use of or threat of any violence or abusive behavior.
Types of
Abuse
- Physical
- Emotional
- Verbal
- Sexual
- Financial
- Isolation from friends
and family
- Stalking
- Control over money,
food, etc.
- Damage to property
- Harassment
You are
not alone
Police in Northern Ireland
attended over 16,000 incidents of Domestic Violence in the year 2003 -2004.
Who is
affected
- Anyone!
- Any sex!
- Any Age (including
children).
- Single, married, family -
including parents and same sex relationship
- The Armagh Domestic
Violence Partnership was founded in November 2002 to develop a local strategy
aimed at increasing the population's awareness of the problem.
The Drop-In Centre
The Drop-In Centre is
where we work in partnership to offer a one stop shop to help people
experiencing Domestic Violence. The Partnership comprises the Armagh Citizens
Advice Bureau, Armagh District Command Unit - the Police Services of Northern
Ireland, Craigavon & Banbridge Women's Aid, and the local community,
represented by the Armagh Community Safety Officer.
How we
work
- We work in partnership to
offer support/advice.
- Our service is free and is
available to all who need it regardless of their race, sex, sexuality, culture,
income or beliefs.
- We will listen.
- We will not make
judgements.
- We will not blame you for
the situation you are in.
- We will offer support.
- We will explain all the
possible choices you may have.
- We will help you to plan
what to do next.
- We will liaise with other
agencies including Men's Groups.