Partners

It's not ok for one person in an intimate partner relationship to control or frighten the other. Intimate partner abuse happens in same sex and heterosexual relationships, it has damaging and far reaching affects on the victim.

Below are some useful links to other related websites:

Information about who’s affected by family violence - National Network of stopping violence

An explanation of power and control tactics in adult relationships - Women's refuge

The power and control wheel showing types of behaviour used to control adult partners - Preventing violence in the home

Definitions and effects of domestic violence - Women's refuge

Information for young people about keeping safe and sexual abuse - Family planning

Information about who are abusers and victims in New Zealand from the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families First Report - Preventing violence in the home

Information about the myths and realities of domestic violence - Preventing violence in the home

Introductory booklet on the domestic violence act and protection orders - New Zealand Family Court

Family violence and children . Family violence and older people