Domestic abuse is when one person, within an intimate or family relationship, uses threatening behaviour or violence to control another against their wishes.
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Domestic abuse news
Employers across South West urged to tackle domestic abuse
As part of the international 16 days of action movement which launched on 25 November, Public Health England (PHE) South West is calling on employers across the region to play their part in tackling domestic and sexual abuse and violence.
Domestic abuse is everybody’s business
Many thousands of people across North Somerset live with domestic abuse but most of those affected by it are isolated by their abuser and don’t feel that they can ask for help.
16 Days of Action to tackle Domestic Abuse
The United Nations Day of Action to eliminate violence against women was launched on Sunday 25th November in Weston-super-Mare by a partnership of Soroptimists, Citizens Advice North Somerset and the Friends of Grove Park.