What are some examples of abusive behavior?
Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, choking, pushing, pulling hair, pinching, being held against your will. Sexual Abuse: Any type of forced sexual activity, from rape to unwelcome touching. Emotional Abuse: Name calling, degrading remarks, continuous criticism for anything you do or say. Threats/Intimidation: Threatening to do harm or kill themselves, you, a family member or a child; threatening to leave. Isolation: Holding you against your will; not letting you contact friends or family; not allowing access to the telephone or vehicle. Using Children: Threatening to take the children away; making accusations of being a bad or unfit parent; threatening to harm children if you don’t agree; using the child’s feelings as a way of control; making a child take sides in an argument.
