About violence

Violence in close relationships is often categorised into the following types:

  • Physical violence
  • Psychological violence
  • Sexual violence
  • Economic violence
  • Material violence
  • Digital violence
  • Stalking
  • Social control

See also LOKKLev uden vold, and Socialstyrelsen for further information (Danish).

Violence affects women:

  • in all parts of the country
  • across all social classes
  • across all age groups

Violence can therefore affect anyone—you and me included

A woman affected by violence is often inclined to seek an explanation for the violence within herself. This happens despite the fact that violence is generally unpredictable, as she usually cannot pinpoint a specific action that triggers it.