Domestic Abuse

Question 1

Why is domestic abuse a problem?

Answer 1

Destroys relationships, lasting impact on those effected, cost implications for society, reluctance to report

Question 2

What comes under domestic abuse?

Answer 2

Physical and mental abuse, men and women, not just domestic situations

Question 3

New definition of domestic abuse 2013 (Not legal but used by police and government)

Answer 3

any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. Can encompass psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional

Question 4

What does the domestic abuse definition include?

Answer 4

Forced marriage, honour based violence and female genital mutilation

Question 5

Are all domestic abuse incidents reported?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

What are the estimated figures for Honour Based violence?

Answer 6

3000 cases every year in england and wales

Question 7

What are the estimated figures for Female Genital Mutilation?

Answer 7

137,000 women in england and wales

Question 8

How many new cases of female genital mutilation recorded during 2015/16

Answer 8

5702 cases

Question 9

how many cases did FMU give advice to in 2013 that included women?

Answer 9

82%

Question 10

What can domestic abuse include?

Answer 10

Isolation and control over money/items

Question 11

What is the largest cause of death in females aged 19-44 (home office 2008)

Answer 11

Domestic abuse

Question 12

What percentage of domestic abuse starts within preganncy

Answer 12

30%

Question 13

How many incidents occur on average before reporting?

Answer 13

35

Question 14

Is there a link between violence in teenagers and later domestic abuse?

Answer 14

Yes