Types of Abuse

Physical and sexual assaults, or threats to commit them, are the most apparent forms of domestic violence and are usually the actions that allow others to become aware of the problem. However, regular use of other abusive behaviors by the abuser make up a larger system of abuse.

Economic Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Physical Abuse

Verbal Abuse

Emotional Abuse

Impact of Verbal and Emotional Abuse

Dynamics for immigrant women

Same-sex relationship abuse

Dynamics for women with disabilities