Am I exposed to violence?

Do you feel that your partner intimidates, humiliate or threaten you through words or physical behaviour? If you feel that you must tread carefully around your partner, that you avoid doing what feels right for you, or that you do things you do not really want to, to prevent your partner getting angry with you, yell at you, threaten or humiliate you, you are living with some form of violence. A healthy relationship is characterised by mutual respect and a feeling of safety. A person who is exposed to violence, will often feel frightened and insecure, experience loss of freedom or feel less valuable. Confusion, self-doubt and lack of trust in one’s own experiences is also common.

How you will be met at ATV

If your partner receives therapy at ATV for their abusive behaviour, you will be invited to a meeting where you will receive information about how we work and how we understand violence. You will also get the opportunity to tell us about the violence you have experienced in safe surroundings. Some ATV offices also provide group therapy for people who have been exposed to domestic violence. At some offices you can get help, regardless of whether your partner receives help for their violent behaviour or not.

You can contact your local ATV office to find out if what type of support is available.