Partner Abuse

Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence, is a pattern of abuse in which one person uses fear and intimidation to gain power and control over a partner or family member. It may involve physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, such as:

  • Physically hurting or threatening to hurt you, your children, or your pets.
  • Controlling behavior, such as limiting contact with your family or friends, or limiting your access to money.
  • Spying or checking up on you, such as repeatedly calling or texting you for no good reason.
  • Calling you names, insulting you, or putting you down in front of others.
  • Forcing you to have sex.

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Current as of: October 24, 2024

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Current as of: October 24, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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