Useful Information

What is Abuse?

Abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional/psychological, sexual, financial or neglect.  The goal of an abuser is to frighten and control you.  If you feel unsafe and are experiencing any of these forms of abuse, you live with violence.

Physical Pushing, shoving, hitting, beating, physical abuse with a weapon, torture Emotional/Psychological Yelling, not letting you see your friends or family, insults, harassment, abusive language, deliberate deprivation of emotional care or isolation.

Sexual

• Forced sex, sexual harassment, unwanted sexual touching, rape and incest.

Financial

• Denying you access to money, preventing you from having a job, any activity that prevents you from gaining financial independence.

Neglect

• Depriving you of your basic needs and human rights, withholding food or attendant care.

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline can help you look at your situation
and explore the options available to you.

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