Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence

8 Sutherland Shire Domestic Violence Informtion and Support Guide Myths Versus Reality of Domestic Violence REALITY REALITY REALITY Domestic and family violence can occur in any relationship, including current and former partners, those in domestic living arrangements and across a range of family structures. Some violence can even occur remotely where the victim may not have met the perpetrator. Violence is a choice. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviours used to control another person. There is no excuse for behaviour that is designed to maintain power and control over another person, or where physical or sexual violence is used. Often women experience post-separation violence, well after the relationship has ended. Domestic violence is a family issue and should be kept private MYTH Domestic violence is because the abuser is mentally unwell, has an addiction or has been abused themselves MYTH Domestic violence stops after the relationship ends MYTH