Physical abuse

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Physical abuse is any kind of intentional violence repeatedly done to someone without their consent. The person hurting you could be a friend, family member, or relationship partner. Examples of violent acts that count as abuse include:

• Striking someone (e.g. slapping, punching, or kicking them)
• Burning someone
• Hair-pulling
• Strangling someone
• Restraining someone against their will, including locking a victim in a room or tying them up
• Using a weapon such as a knife or gun against a victim
• Throwing objects at or near a victim to scare them
• Threats of violence 

If you've been a victim of these behaviours, help is out there. Below are links to a number of websites that you can go to for information, support, and resources.

Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership

YoungMinds 

Enough Campaign (.gov.uk)

Thames Valley Police made a video during the height of the pandemic that advises young people about domestic abuse. You can also anonymously report an abuser using the Fearless website.

For further support information on domestic abuse go to our information for teenagers web page.