It affects people who are married, divorced, living together, dating or in a gay or lesbian relationship, and people from all social, economic, racial, religious and ethnic groups. Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, but women are the most common victims. Sometimes, women aren t sure if they are victims of domestic abuse. Maybe you are unsure. Perhaps you haven t been seriously injured or you may not have been hit at all.
Domestic abuse is more than physical violence.
If your partner does things that make you afraid and that isolate you from family or friends, you may the victim of abuse. The following check list can help you determine if you or someone you know is being abused. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be battered. You are not alone- millions of women are abused by their partners each year. You deserve to get help and there is help available.