13/03/2026
Domestic abuse is not always physical.
It can take many forms, including:
• Psychological abuse – manipulation, humiliation, or constant criticism that damages confidence and self-worth.
• Coercive control – isolating someone from friends or family, controlling decisions, or restricting their independence.
• Economic abuse – controlling access to money or preventing someone from working.
• Sexual abuse – forcing or pressuring someone into unwanted sexual activity.
• Technology abuse – using phones, social media, or tracking apps to monitor or harass someone.
Many men experience these behaviours but do not recognise them as abuse.
Understanding the signs is often the first step towards support.
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