My Sister’s Place is a full member of the Women’s Aid Federation of England (WAFE) and adheres to the Federations definition of domestic abuse.
My Sister’s Place is a full member of the Women’s Aid Federation of England (WAFE). We follow their definition of domestic abuse: it is one incident or a pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, or violent behaviour, including sexual violence.
Most of the time, this abuse is carried out by a partner or ex-partner, but it can also come from a family member or carer. Domestic abuse is very common. In most cases, it is experienced by women and perpetrated by men.
The Survivor’s Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with simple guidance on every aspect of support.
