What abuse can look like
Plain-English descriptions of the different forms abuse can take.
Abuse is about a pattern of behaviour that controls, frightens, degrades or harms another person. It can take many forms, and more than one form is often present at the same time.
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What is an abusive relationship?
A pattern of behaviour, not a single moment or a bad week.
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Emotional abuse
Behaviour that wears down how you feel about yourself.
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Psychological and verbal abuse
Words, threats and mind games that create fear and self-doubt.
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Physical abuse
Any use of physical force or restriction, including the 'small' things.
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Sexual abuse and coercion
Consent, pressure and why 'giving in' is not the same as saying yes.
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Financial abuse
Control over money, work and the practical means to leave.
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