Types of Abuse

Physical Abuse:
Hitting, slapping, shoving, kicking, punching, burning, choking, not allowing a person to leave home, the use of weapons or other objects to cause injury. 

Sexual Abuse:
Rape, unwanted touching, forcing sexual acts, refusing to practice
safe sex. 

Mental Abuse:
Threats, telling a person what they can and cannot do, name calling, put-downs, excessive jealousy, using children to manipulate.

Property or Economic Abuse:
Stealing or destroying belongings, hurting pets, taking money, refusing someone's basic needs such as food and clothing, refusing someone medical treatment, not allowing a person to work. 

If any of this is happening to you, you are a victim of domestic violence.
      

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