Find out more about the various different forms of what is known as ‘gender-based violence’ below.
Scenarios
Being Shown Unwanted Sexual Images
“Someone sent me or made me look at a sexual picture or video (including pornography) and I didn’t want them…
Sexual Assault
“Someone did sexual things to me (or tried to), andI didn’t want them to.”
Coercive Control
“My partner wants to talk to me on the phone all day and night and demands to know who else…
Feeling Pressured to Share Nudes
“Someone has pressured me to send pics/videos of myself naked.”
Forced Marriage
“My parents have started to pressure me to think about getting married. I don’t want to because I’m not ready….
Honour Based Abuse
“My family has said I have brought shame to our name because I talk to boys at school and/or aren’t…
Coercive Control in LGBTQIA+ Relationships
“My partner is threatening to out my sexuality/gender identity.”
Financial Abuse
“One of our parents doesn’t let the other buy things we need, like food or things for the house”
Rape
“Someone forced me to have sex with them (or tried to), and I didn’t want to.”
Sexual Exploitation
“Someone got me to do sexual things with other people in exchange for something.”
Sexual Harassment
“Someone has said things to me or about me of a sexual nature that made me feel uncomfortable.”
Someone Shared Your Private Photo Without Consent
“Someone has shared pictures/nudes/videos of me that were only meant for someone else.”
Physical Violence
“My partner slapped me during an argument.”
Verbal Abuse
“My partner calls me horrible names like ‘slut’ or accuses me of cheating if I talk to someone else.”
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