Types of abuse

Domestic abuse is any kind of abusive behaviour committed by a family member or current or ex intimate partner.

Sexual violence covers a range of sexual acts that happen to someone without their consent.

Anti-LGBT+ hate crime is abuse or violence committed against someone because of their orientation or gender identity.

Conversion therapy is any practice that tries to change or supress someone's orientation or gender identity.

Anti-LGBT+ honour-based abuse is abuse committed against someone because it is felt that their orientation or gender identity brings 'shame' on their family or on their community.

Forced marriage when someone is made to marry someone they don't want to.

More information on other forms of abuse.