The most commonly experienced behaviour was where a partner punched or kicked the walls or furniture, shouting at and threatening the children, and where the woman was pushed, grabbed or shoved. More serious violent incidents occurred as well. Some 10% of the women reported having been punched in the face; 10% were punched or kicked on the body, arms or legs; 9% were choked; and 9% were forced to have sex. These admissions are pretty shocking.