Types of Abuse

VERBAL OR EMOTIONAL ABUSE

Calling the victim derogatory names in private or in public.
Undermining the victim’s sense of self-worth by constantly criticizing or belittling them or their abilities.
Changing behavior frequently to keep the victim off-balance.
Trying to convince the victim that they’re crazy.
Monitoring or restricting the victim’s activities.
Trying to damage the victim’s relationships with children, family or friends.
Threatening to physically harm or kill themselves, the victim, children, or pets.
Making threats to prevent the victim from getting help or leaving the relationship.

Pushing, shoving, shaking, biting, scratching, punching, kicking, choking or strangling, pulling hair, restraining, throwing things, breaking things, or destroying the victim’s property.
Depriving the victim of sleep.
Scaring the victim by driving dangerously.
Threatening or assaulting the victim with weapons.
Not allowing the victim to seek medical attention when sick, injured or pregnant.

Preventing the victim from getting an education, getting or keeping a job, or from having transportation.
Taking the victim’s money.
Not allowing the victim to have information about family assets or have access to family income.
Making their partner beg for items such as food, personal hygiene items or other basic necessities.

Preventing the victim from getting an education, getting or keeping a job, or from having transportation.
Taking the victim’s money.
Not allowing the victim to have information about family assets or have access to family income.
Making their partner beg for items such as food, personal hygiene items or other basic necessities.