What are signs that I may be in an abusive relationship?
Does your partner . . . ◊ Hit, punch, slap, choke, or shove you? ◊ Destroy personal property, damage furniture or walls? ◊ Prevent you from seeing friends or family? ◊ Control all finances and/or force you to account for what you spend? ◊ Belittle you in public or private? ◊ Show extreme jealousy of others or make false accusations? ◊ Force you to have sex against your will? These are all examples of abusive behavior. If any of these things are happening to you, call today and talk to someone about it: Vera House 24-hour Crisis & Support Line #315.468.3260 >>>TTY #315.484.7263 (during regular business hours) New York State Domestic Violence Hotline #1.800.942.6906. Does violence occur in same-sex relationships? Violence does occur in same-sex relationships. In fact, statistics show that same-sex relationship violence is as common as heterosexual relationship violence. The elements of abusive relationships are similar for heterosexual and homosexual couples, although same-sex victims ma
