|  | Hitting Home looks at both mental and physical abuse in relationships highlighting that this is an issue that can affect anyone, no matter what their age, gender or social status.
Men, women and children can be and are affected by domestic violence.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, or have at any time, then you will understand what it’s like to feel afraid and alone, often not knowing where or who to turn to.
 | | Men can be victims or perpetrators |
From now until 22 February, the BBC Leicester website will be providing case studies in words, pictures and audio. We will also bring you links to organisations that can help, people who can listen, and websites that can provide information and help. We will also be linking-up with BBC Radio Leicester to bring you real-life audio case studies from local people.
BBC Radio Leicester will bring you a variety of features and guests including real-life case studies where men, women and children will share their experiences with you.
 | | Trevor and Little Mo documentary on BBC1 TV |
And BBC One television will include domestic violence issues in a range of programmes. - powerful, intimate documentary called Dangerous Love: Tales of Domestic Violence
- behind the scenes Eastenders special, called Trevor and Little Mo
- BBC will tackle the subject through Newsround and a specially written drama called Behind Closed Doors.
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