Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors in which one person uses or threatens physical, sexual, verbal, and/or emotional abuse or violence in order to obtain or maintain power and control over his/her partner.
Are You Being Abused?
Self Assessment
- Does your partner threaten or harm you or your children?
- Do you find yourself making excuses for your partner’s behavior?
- Has your partner ever made you feel helpless, trapped, alone, or isolated?
- Does your partner have trouble accepting responsibility for their behavior?
- Does your partner tell you jealousy is a sign of love?
- Do you fear going home?
- Do you feel ashamed of your partner’s efforts to manipulate or control you?
- Does your partner accuse you of having affairs or become angry when they cannot account for your time?
- Does your partner abandon you, leave you places, or lock you out?
- Does your partner hide your keys, mail, medications, or other important items?
If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, we are here to help!
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