Assessing the Risk

It is important to be aware of the risks associated with an abusive relationship. We not only offer accommodation for women who have fled from the abusive relationship, but we also offer respite for women who wish to remain in the relationship, but take some time away from the home for their own well-being.

Below are some things to consider when assessing your own risk from the relationship:

  • Do you feel like you are always walking on eggshells?

  • Do you feel that you can be emotionally vulnerable without fear of it being ‘turned around’ on you?

  • Do you feel like you can relax within your home without fear of their reactions?

  • Do you feel like you can show your ‘weaknesses’ with them without it being taken advantage of?

  • Do they respect your boundaries? Physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual etc.?

Emotional Risk

Physical Risk

  • Do they ever throw things at you? Even if they throw it in your direction and miss it is still considered a physical threat

  • Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFA) is when there is intentional pressure applied to someone's neck. This doesn’t have to be them putting their hands around your throat, they could use their arm pressing against your neck, pressure placed on the neck from a foot or knee, or items, such as a scarf, being placed around the neck and pressure applied to tighten it

  • Can they access your home without your permission? Do they have a spare key and let themselves in when they have not been invited? Do they not leave when you ask them to and become aggressive when asked to leave?

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