Signs of Domestic Violence

SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The pattern of abusive behaviors may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, threats and intimidation, isolation, and even the use of children or pets to control a partner.

Have you ever been frightened of your partner’s temper, afraid to disagree, or afraid to break up?
Have you ever been called insulting names, continuously criticized, or accused of being a bad parent?
Have you ever been held against your will?
Have you ever been denied basic rights, not allowed to contact family or friends, use the phone or car, seek medical attention, or get a job?
Have you ever been forced into any type of unwanted sexual activity?
Have you ever been hit, slapped, choked, pushed, pinched or kicked?
Have you ever been threatened that you or a family member would be harmed or killed?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship. If you have more questions about whether or not your relationship is abusive, want information on how to improve your relationship, or if you would like assistance in leaving an abusive relationship, you can call Avalon at (757) 258-5051 or Transitions at (757) 723-7774. If you are outside the York County area, you can call national assistance at (800) 838-8238.

If you are being abused, you deserve better. You have options. Learn about them.