Types of Relationship Violence

When one partner hurts or tries to control or dominate the other partner, it is abusive behavior. Abuse takes a variety of forms and is not just physical.

Physical

Causing bodily harm (e.g. hitting, choking, grabbing) or committing sexual assault (e.g. coercing, manipulating, or drugging someone In order to force sexual activities upon them).

Emotional

Manipulating someone with guilt or fear (e.g. threatening to harm the partner or their children or pets), or isolating them from friends and family.

Technological

Sending unwanted messages via text, email, or voicemail; spying on or tracking someone through their computer or mobile devices; breaking into their social media accounts.

Verbal

Belittling, humiliating, insulting, or spreading rumors about someone.