The Family Court's Response to Domestic Abuse

This survey is tailored for individuals who have been through the family court system, not for legal professionals. This survey includes questions surrounding topics such as domestic abuse, the family court judicial system, physical violence, and child custody arrangement as well as other topics some may find distressing.

We will use the findings from the survey to create a thorough report on people’s experiences of the family court system in Britain. No one will know who you are, as all feedback is anonymous. Please do not include any identifying information; such information will be deleted. This survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. 

Above everything, we encourage you to prioritise your safety and well-being. If at any point during this survey or afterwards you become distressed, we highly recommend you reach out for immediate support. 

Women’s Aid - https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ 
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 – www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ (run by Refuge)
The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors – 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK – 0808 808 4994
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
Samaritans (24/7 service) – 116 123

If you have any problems completing the survey, you can contact us at info@righttoequality.org

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Any information that you provide will be processed in line with the requirements of the UK Data Protection Act and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Thank you for your help with this important study.

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - What is domestic abuse? 
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defined domestic abuse as not just physical violence, but also includes emotional, controlling, coercive and economic abuse. For the purpose of this survey, the definition of domestic abuse will be the same. The Act notes that behaviour will be deemed as  “abusive” if it consists of:
(a)physical or sexual abuse;
(b)violent or threatening behaviour;
(c)controlling or coercive behaviour;
(d)economic abuse;
(e)psychological, emotional or other abuse.
It is crucial to note the behaviour can consist of a single incident or a course of conduct.