Domestic violence and child abuse often occur in the same family and are simultaneously linked to several consequences for members of the larger community. Children who are exposed to domestic violence are at greater risk for substance abuse, juvenile pregnancy, and criminal behavior than those raised in homes without violence. Many studies have noted that children from violent homes exhibit signs of more aggressive behavior, such as bullying, and are up to three times more likely to be involved in fighting.
Physical abuse leaves marks. But while emotional abuse leaves no physical scars, and therefore may be the hardest type of abuse to understand, the negative impacts of one partner using verbal assault, fear and humiliation often go unrecognized by the victim.
Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. Here are ten signs that you might be in an abusive relationship:
Does Your Partner…
1. Act jealous or possessive?
2. Make threats to hurt you or those you love, including your pets?
3. Threaten to hurt him or herself if you end the relationship?
4. Pressure you sexually?
5. Cause you to feel afraid all or most of the time?
6. Try to make you feel worthless?
7. Withhold approval or affection as a form of punishment?
8. Physically or emotionally abuse you?
9. Control your access to money?
10. Isolate you?
If you recognize yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse, reach out. There is help available.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hour) 800 799-7233
If there is immediate danger, call 911.
Shared, in part, by our partners at LAPD Hollywood Division.
Prepared by : LET Heather Fuquay
Media Release Date: March 6, 2015
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