Understanding LGBT people’s experience of domestic abuse


Is it Domestic Abuse?

Is it Domestic Abuse?

If you are concerned about someone, you may have noticed changes in their behaviour or you may have noticed their partner behaving in a certain way.


The list below are signs to look out for:

  • Being unusually nervous, depressed or withdrawn;
  • Being overly anxious about their partner or their partner’s moods;
  • Becoming increasingly isolated from friends or family; or
  • Having unexplained physical injuries e.g. cuts, bruises or sprains.

Or that their partner:

  • Puts them down a lot in front of you or others
  • Orders them about or seems to make all the decisions; or
  • Controls all the money or social activities or contact with friends.