Do you know someone who ... |
feels unsafe in her/his own home? |
is forced to have sex? |
is kept from seeing friends or relatives? |
has been threatened by her/his partner? |
has children or pets that have been threatened? |
is afraid of her/his partner? |
is frightened of her/his partner’s temper? |
feels isolated, alone, and afraid? |
feels she/he has nowhere else to go? |
If the answer to one or more of these statements is yes,
she/he is in a domestic violence situation, and deserves better!
Early warning signs of abuse:
- Extreme jealousy
- Controlling behavior
- Unpredictable mood swings
- Alcohol and drug use
- Explosive anger
- Isolates you from friends and family
- Uses force during an argument
- Shows hypersensitivity
- Believes in rigid sex roles
- Blames others for personal problems or feelings
- Cruel to animals or children
- Verbally abusive
- Abused former partners
- Threats of violence
Common clues that indicate a person may be experiencing domestic violence:
- Physical signs of injury
- Indecision
- Changes in mood or personality
- Use of drugs/alcohol
- Emotional outburst
- Isolation
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