Types of Violence
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EMOTIONAL and PSYCHOLOGICALEmotional abuse can have many characteristics Some of the more commonly reported forms include:
- yelling
- silent treatment
- raging
- mind games/gaslighting
- forced to do degrading acts
- putdowns
- name calling
- controlling
- jealous/possessive
- ridicule/sarcasm
- isolation from family & friends
- bringing up the past
- manipulating
- controlling
- blaming
- belittlement
- stalking (physical and virtual)
- harassment
- destruction of property
- reckless driving
- threats (to cause physical harm, take kids away, to reveal your secrets)
- using children against you
- lying about you to family, friends, co-workers
- threats of killing self/partner/children/pets
PHYSICAL Some examples of physical abuse include:
- hitting
- kicking
- pushing
- threatening with weapons (that includes a fist)
- shoving
- use of weapons
- slapping
- grabbing/shaking
- restraining/not allowing to leave
- punching
- burning
- choking
- hair pulling
- pinching
- withholding medical treatment
- biting
- sleep deprivation
- spitting
- withholding food
- cutting
- physical intimidation
- withholding medical attention
- exposing you to harsh elements (ex. locking you out in the cold)
ECONOMIC OR FINANCIAL Many people do not recognize financial abuse but it is a common means that abusive individuals use to control their partners. This type of abuse may include:
- allowing no access to money
- withholding money or credit cards
- making you account for every penny you spend
- running up bills
- controlling of money and finances, restricting you to an allowance
- withholding financial information
- taking and/or belittling your financial contribution
- threatening to cut off financial support if you leave
- withholding basic necessities (food, clothes, medications, shelter)
- preventing you from working or choosing your own career
- sabotaging your job (making you miss work, calling constantly)
- stealing from you and taking money
SEXUALThere is sometimes a misconception that one can not be sexually abused by a partner. The following are some forms of sexual abuse:
***EVEN IN RELATIONSHIPS, CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY IS REQUIRED.
- Forcing or coercing sex (rape)
- insisting on sexual acts
- accusing partner of cheating
- assaulting breasts or genitals
- being forced to watch or make pornography
***EVEN IN RELATIONSHIPS, CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY IS REQUIRED.
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