Domestic violence and abuse

Last quality assured: 14/06/2023

Information for nursing professionals about how domestic abuse and violence impacts lives and how to recognise and support victims. This resource will help you with how to speak to someone who you may be concerned is suffering in silence.

Search:

Domestic abuse,

Safeguarding

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

information about the new Domestic Abuse Act
definitions of domestic abuse and violence
characteristics of domestic abuse
‘Five Rs of Asking About Domestic Abuse’
resources to support further learning.

Resource last reviewed

26 Jun 2023

Resource lead

Sally Wilson

The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Last reviewed: 14/06/2023

Last quality assured: 14/06/2023