Domestic violence happens when one partner attempts to gain power and control over the other using various forms of abuse. These unhealthy relationships can include physical, emotional/psychological, verbal, economic, and/or sexual abuse.
Some examples of different kinds of abuse are:
Physical Violence/Abuse:
- grabbing or twisting arms/hands
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- hitting with object or fist
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- pushing him/her out of car
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- use of weapon (knife, gun, bat)
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Emotional and Psychological Abuse:
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- isolation from friends/family
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- making partner think s/he is crazy.
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- telling partner what to eat and how to dress.
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- humiliating partner alone or in front of others
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- blaming partner for everything that goes wrong.
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- excessive calling or “checking up” on
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- forcing partner to use drugs and alcohol.
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- destroying personal property/sentimental items
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Verbal Abuse:
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- threats to harm partner or his/her family, friends, and/or pets
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- degrading personal remarks including sexual comments
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- using hostile tone of voice
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Economic Abuse
- keeping partner from getting or keeping a job
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- giving an allowance/ controlling all finances
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- not allowing access to money or credit cards
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- taking money for self and withholding money for family needs
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- making partner ask for money.
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Sexual Abuse
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- using coercion/threats for sex
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- attacks on breasts, genitals
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- name calling such as “slut” or “whore.”
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- forcing victim to perform degrading sexual acts.
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