What is Abuse?

EMOTIONAL ABUSE
Does your partner do things that shame, ridicule or insult you like saying:
  • You're stupid, fat, ugly, etc...
  • You can't do anything right.
  • You'll never get a job.
  • You're an unfit parent
  • You don't deserve anything.
  • Who'd want you?

PHYSICAL ABUSE
Does your partner:
  • Hit, slap, choke or kick you or your children?
  • Threaten or hurt you with a weapon?
  • Throw objects at you or restrain you?
  • Abandon you or lock you out?
  • Hurt you when you're sick or pregnant?
  • Threaten you or put your life in danger?

OTHER ABUSE
  • Does your partner:
  • Threaten to hurt your child or pet?
  • Threaten to take your child from you?
  • Forbid you to work or have money?
  • Accuse you of having affairs?
  • Keep you from your family or friends?
  • Confuse you with promises, apologies, or lies?
  • Take your keys or damage your car?
  • Take or destroy important papers?
  • Force you to have unwanted sexual activity?

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What is Abuse?
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Nationally a woman is battered every
15 seconds in the U.S.
4 women are murdered by their
partners each day in the U.S.
In 2008, 44% of the homicides in Pasco
County were domestic violence related.