When communicating with a patent, remember that many features of domestic violence are secret, these are not necessarily visible bruises.
Features of Adult Experienced Violence | |
Physical | Psychological/ behavioural |
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Features of Child Experienced Violence | |
Physical | Psychological/ Behavioural |
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In cases of domestic violence, the features of physical or sexual abuse might also be unseen but the emotional or psychological impact of such abuse is not less harmful.