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