Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a spectrum of violence and abuse which can be psychological, physical, emotional and/or sexual. These can take place in physical and/or digital spaces. GBV occurs across all-levels of society and is a function of gender inequality. GBV is overwhelmingly, but not exclusively, carried out by men against women and while it predominantly affects women and girls, it impacts everyone.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Coercive control
- Commercial sexual exploitation
- Domestic abuse
- Financial control
- Rape and sexual assault
- So-called ‘honour-based’ abuse - such as female genital mutilation and forced marriage
- Stalking and harassment
GBV has significant and long lasting impacts on victims/survivors. Examples can include an increased risk of:
- Developing physical and mental health difficulties
- Social Isolation
- Homelessness
- Economic struggles
It is important to get help from an appropriate service if you have experienced, or are currently experiencing, any form of GBV.
If you are concerned that you have displayed any harmful behaviours that may be constitute Gender-Based Violence, you can seek support for yourself. If you would like to speak with someone from the Mental Health and Wellbeing team from the university , you can register for support.
If you would like to access external support for these behaviours, please see the organisations below: