It's estimated that less than 24% of domestic violence crime is reported to the police.
Those who have experienced abuse from a partner or ex-partner will often try to keep it from families, friends, or authorities.
They may:
- Feel ashamed or blame themselves.
- Love their partner and not want them to be criticised or punished.
- Be frightened that if they tell anyone and their partner finds out they will be in danger of even worse abuse.
Abuse takes many forms, and isn't always physical. You may not realise that what's happening to you is abuse. We've put together a set of questions to help you work out whether you are in an abusive relationship and need our help.