Understanding Domestic Abuse
13 minutes
Short film
All industries
This short film looks at the nature of domestic abuse, its prevalence and its impact.
Description
Domestic violence and abuse is a widespread issue that has devastating effects on the lives of victim-survivors and those close to them. This short film explains the different forms that domestic abuse can take, its prevalence and its impact, and sets out how to spot possible signs of abuse and approach the issue with compassion and sensitivity.
Features
- What is meant by the terms ‘domestic abuse' and ‘economic abuse'
- Why people may be reluctant to disclose abuse or face barriers to accessing support
- How to recognise that someone may be experiencing domestic abuse
- How to approach conversations around domestic abuse in a compassionate and sensitive way