Examples of Domestic Abuse

  • Physical abuse or violence: pushing, hitting, punching, kicking, choking and using weapons.
  • Sexual abuse: forcing or pressuring someone to have sex (rape), unwanted sexual activity, touching, groping someone or making them watch pornography.
  • Financial abuse: taking money, controlling finances, not letting someone work.
  • Emotional abuse / coercive control: repeatedly making someone feel bad or scared, stalking, blackmailing, constantly checking up on someone, playing mind games
  • Coercive/Controlling Behavior
  • Digital / online abuse: using technology to further isolate, humiliate or control someone.
  • Honor-based violence and forced marriage
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