If you have experienced violence
Violence is never ok or justified. In case you have experienced physical violence, call 112 and tell them what has happened.
If you have children, take them with you. Consider necessities to take with you, e.g. medication, passport, important documents, cash, credit card, some hygiene items, and clothes to change.
Even if you don’t have any pain or visible marks, still go. Explain what has happened. This is important for evidence!
Go to a shelter or contact social and crisis services in your municipality. Even if you go into safety using your own networks, still contact the authorities. It's completely ok to seek help!
If you have children in common with the perpetrator, let them know that your children are safe.
Remember, you don't need to be afraid of the authorities or afraid to reach out for help; they are there for you and your children (if you have any).
- Pushing, punching, kicking, scratching, hitting, slapping
- Pulling hair, spitting, pinching, shaking
- Strangling
- Blocking a partner, e.g., from leaving the room
- Tearing, e.g., from clothes
- Breaking or destroying objects
- Using a firearm or blade or threatening with a gun or blade
- Threatening with physical violence
- Force-feeding, e.g., food, medication, or other intoxicants
- Preventing a partner from taking medication
- Forced sexual actions
- FGM (Female genital mutilation)
