About Domestic Violence
Learn the signs of domestic violenceDomestic violence does not discriminate.
People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level, or economic status can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence.
Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, financial and other forms of abuse that one person uses to establish and maintain power and control over another person in a current or former intimate relationship.
The trauma of relationship violence can take a toll on the development of children, make it difficult for survivors to regain control of their lives, and is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children.
Red Flags & Warning Signs of Abuse
Common warning signs that you or someone you know is being abused
- They may talk about their partner’s temper, jealousy, or possessiveness.
- Their partner puts them down in front of other people.
- They are constantly worried about making their partner angry.
- They make excuses for their partner’s behavior.
- They’ve stopped spending time with friends and family.
Someone being abused may also…
- Have obvious bruises or wear clothing inappropriate for the season to hide bruises
- Be uncharacteristically late or absent from work or show a change in job performance
- Have frequent injuries, with the excuse of accidents
- Have very low self-esteem, even if they used to be confident
- Show major personality changes or be depressed, anxious, or suicidal
- Rarely go out in public without their partner
- Have limited access to money, credit cards, or the car
- Go along with everything their partner says and does
- Check in often or receive frequent phone calls from their partner about where they are and what they are doing