Family violence is the distressing, disturbing and dangerous side of couple and family relationships. The issues behind a relationship becoming violent are complex and take courage to face. Violence in intimate relationships has long been ignored by the community and left to individuals to suffer and struggle with on their own. This is gradually changing with public campaigns and greater efforts being made to expose the issue. There is more and more awareness of the damaging impact on children. Violence and abuse in relationships can take many forms. Physical abuse is the most obvious but violence may also take the … Continue reading Family Violence