What is Domestic Abuse?
An ongoing pattern of controlling behaviors used to physically, emotionally, sexually, and psychologically exert power over a current or former intimate partner or family member.
%
of women
%
of men
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Abuse is often cyclical in nature and will not go away. It usually gets worse and increases in frequency over time.
Controlling behaviors may include:
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Psychological
Financial