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 Why do people freeze during a sexual assault? Understanding the fight/flight/freeze response can help to explain the way a person might respond to trauma
Is coercive control a type of abuse? Coercive control is now a criminal and civil offence under the Domestic Violence Act
Is my relationship abusive? Know the signs of abusive behaviour to look out for in a relationship
What to do if your nudes are shared online What to do if intimate images or video of you is at risk of being leaked
What happens at a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit? Who is the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) service for?
Rape Crisis Centre: Information on the services they provide Information on the services in Rape Crisis Centres in Ireland
What to do if you think a drink has been spiked Your drinks can easily be spiked in nightclubs, house parties and pubs
What to do if you have been sexually assaulted Sexual assault is when anyone has any form of sexual contact with you without your consent
Know the signs of physical abuse Recognise the signs of physical abuse and find out what to do if you are being physically abused
Knowing the signs of neglect Neglect can be difficult to identify, but there are a number of signs you can look out for.
Emotional Abuse: Here's what you need to know Emotional abuse is when someone constantly puts you down and threatens, teases, bullies, humiliates or intimidates you.
What is date rape? If someone has sex with you when you don't want to, it is rape

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