Warning Signs

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