One of the many reasons for getting divorced is domestic abuse
But what do we mean by that?
Domestic abuse consists of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading or violent behaviour by a partner. It may include harassment or stalking – either in the real world or online
In the vast majority of cases it’s women who are the victims and men are the perpetrators.
But men can also be victims
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The Respect Men’s Advice Line says that the pandemic has made the problem worse. Violence against them has increased and so too has psychological abuse.
And often – due to Covid 19 restrictions and lockdowns – there is nowhere for men to go. Some men had to sleep in their cars or in tents in their friends’ gardens.