Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse is when your partner or any other family member abuses you psychologically, emotionally, physically, sexually or financially. It can be one single incident or repeated abuse but usually it is a pattern of behaviour. If you feel intimidated by or frightened of your partner to the point where you feel that you have to change your behaviour you may be experiencing domestic abuse.

Sexual Violence includes child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, prostitution, female genital mutilation, rape etc. Whenever it happened, whether repeated or a single incident, if it is against your will it is not acceptable.

If you feel that your partner is intimidating you, if you're afraid that your partner's reaction will be aggressive or if you have been affected by sexual abuse then pick up the phone and call one of the local agencies listed below, who provide support to both men and women 9am-5pm:

• Calan DVS (Amman Valley) - 01269 597474
• CarmDas (Carmarthen) - 01267 238410
• Threshold DAS (Llanelli) - 01554 752422
• Goleudy - 0300 123 2996

Out of these hours, or if you need emergency accommodation, contact the free, confidential, 24 hour all Wales telephone helpline:

• Live Fear Free - 0808 80 10 800

In an emergency call the police on 999.

If you answer 'Yes' to any of the following questions you could be in an abusive relationship or your relationship could become abusive.