What are the warning signs of domestic violence?
Does your partner:
- Insult you in public and private?
- Check up on where you’ve been and whom you’ve talked to?
- Put down your friends and family?
- Tell you jealousy is a sign of love?
- Blame you for the abuse?
- Limit where you go and what you do?
- Try to control your money?
- Destroy your things?
- Threaten to hurt you, your family, or pets?
- Make you have sex in ways or at times that are uncomfortable to you?
- Touch you in ways that hurt or scare you?
- Tell you your fears are not important?
If any of these things happen to you, you might be in danger. Think about getting some help, and talk to someone who will understand and can help you with a safety plan.
Types of Abuse
- Beating
- Slapping
- Threats of physical harm
- Choking
- Punching
- Denial of access to money
- Shoving
- Sexual assault
- Verbal put-downs
- Hair pulling
- Threats of suicide
- Possessive jealousy
- Humiliation
- Isolation
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Name calling
If you want to talk to someone, or you think you know someone effected by domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
If you need a way to get out of the cycle of abuse and violence, the hotline can recommend programs for support.
