WHAT IS ABUSE

Abuse means the mistreating of another person. Abuse may be physical, emotional or sexual. The word abuse can be used to mean each of these things or it can be used to mean all of them.

Types Of Abuse

Physical abuse

Physical abuse is not just one hit. It is a pattern of physical assaults, threats or restraints. Is violence use to control another person?

Some types of Physical Abuse are:

Slapping
Shoving
Pushing
Biting
Hitting you with a fist
Blocking you from leaving a room/house
Throwing things
Destroying property
Kicking
Burning
Chocking
Rape
Using a weapon such as gun, knife or other object or threaten to use one.

Emotional Abuse

Emotional abuse is mistreating and controlling another person though his or her feelings. Includes insulting, giving orders, and saying things to confuse the partner. The emotional abuser makes the partner feel afraid helpless or worthless.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is the mistreatment by means of sexual acts, demands or insults. It is inappropriate touching by any caregiver, any adult or any person who you do not wish to touch you. There are many forms of sexual abuse.

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