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Domestic violence and abuse

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Domestic violence and abuse

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NICE Guideline PH50 - Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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The term 'domestic violence and abuse' is used to mean: any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or are family members. This includes: psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse. It also includes 'honour'-based violence and forced marriage. For the purposes of this document, it does not include female genital mutilation, which may be referred to NICE as a future topic.

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