Intimate Partner Violence
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Over the course of one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Over the course of one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
Physical violence (e.g., hitting, biting, pinching, hair pulling, choking, pushing, burning, using weapons, slamming head against something)
Sexual violence (e.g., being forced into sexual acts, being pressured into sexual acts, unwanted sexual contact)
Coercion or threats (e.g., threatening to harm you, themselves, or others, threatening to “out” you)
You might be experiencing domestic abuse if your partner:
Uses intimidating, hurtful words and behaviors to control you
Calls you names, insults you, or puts you down
Prevents or discourages you from going to work or school or seeing family members or friends
Tries to control how you spend your money, where you go, what medicines you take, or what you wear
Learn what differentiates healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships
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