man

What Is Domestic Abuse?

What are the Types of Abuses by which Abusers Exercise Power and Control Over their Victims?

Myths about Domestic Violence

Safety Plan from the American Bar Association

Domestic Violence Bill of Rights

Domestic Violence Resources

 

Need Help Box

 

 


Education


15 Questions to Identify Abuse

  1. Has your partner ever hit, slapped, kicked or punched you or another?

  2. Has your partner ever thrown anything at you or another in anger?

  3. Does your partner control what you do or whom you see?

  4. Is your partner overly jealous?

  5. Does your partner have a Jekyll and Hyde personality?

  6. Can your partner express thoughts or feelings clearly or allow you to express your
    feelings freely?

  7. Does your partner get violent when drinking?

  8. Is your partner able to empathize?

  9. Does your partner call you names or put you down making you ashamed of whom you are?

  10. Does your partner fail to respect you or others when you say "no?"

  11. Has your partner ever forced you to have sex?

  12. Does your partner have a quick temper that frightens you?

  13. How does your partner react to your success?

  14. Does your partner stalk or secretly follow you?

  15. Does your partner try to isolate you from your friends and family?