The legal definition of domestic abuse is:
“Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged over 16 or over, or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender, or sexuality.”
Domestic abuse can be, but isn't limited to:
- Physical.
- Emotional.
- Psychological.
- Sexual.
- Financial .
This definition also includes so-called 'honour'-based violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM).
Definition as provided by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The below link has the Kent Police information where you can find out what classes as domestic abuse, how to report it and how, under Clare’s Law, you can find out if a partner has a history of domestic violence or abuse. We’ll also show you how to delete your visit here from your web history, if you need to.
https://www.kent.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
The University of Kent also has the Report + Support scheme for students where further information can be found at:
https://reportandsupport.kent.ac.uk/support/what-is-domestic-abuse
The University of Kent also has a Domestic Abuse policy for staff where further information on policy and support can be found at:
https://livekentac.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Domestic-Abuse-Policy.aspx
https://livekentac.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Domestic-Abuse-Support.aspx
The National Domestic Abuse helpline number is 0808 2000 247 and further information can be found at:
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
