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What are Domestic Violence and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Domestic Violence (DV) is any incident of controlling, coercive, threatening behavior, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. The abuse can encompass, but is not limited to:

• psychological
• physical
• sexual
• financial
• emotional

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by either experiencing or witnessing  a traumatic event or series of events . Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event/s.
More about PTSD here.

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