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Domestic abuse is no respecter of persons. Victims and abusers come from all sexual orientations, gender identities, cultures, social classes, ages, religions, and political beliefs. LGBTQ+ relationships are no different.

Yes, men do experience domestic abuse with gay and transgender men being especially vulnerable. However, research consistently shows that when men are involved in domestic abuse, it is as perpetrators rather than victims.

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Domestic abuse does not discriminate on the basis of age. Any older or any elderly person can be abused, regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or background.

Domestic abuse is overwhelmingly experienced by women and perpetrated by men, but can also happen in same sex relationships, male as well as female. It doesn’t matter how old someone is, whatever their race or ethnicity or sexual identity,

Women are supposed to be equal under the law. The UK has had three women Prime Ministers and Scotland’s First Minister is a woman; there are more women at college and university than ever before. Indeed, more than half of all medical students

First and foremost, domestic abuse is a crime. It involves a pattern of controlling behaviour by a partner or ex-partner to coerce you into doing what they want. Women are the main victims of abuse from male partners, but it can also happen in

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Often it is emotional and manipulative. Abuse can be when you feel controlled, humiliated or frightened by someone.