What is violence?

Violence has many faces and we encounter it everywhere: at home, at work, in public and digital spaces.

Violence doesn’t start with blows. Threats, abuse, harassment and control as well as stalking are also forms of violence.

Domestic violence has many manifestations: all acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence by partners or family members are domestic violence. It occurs in all social classes and can affect people of all ages: at home, in public, at work or online. The goal of the perpetrator of violence is always to exercise power and control over the victim.

Domestic violence against women also always affects children living in the household.