The victim may be your neighbor, your mother or your daughter. Aggressive behavior done by the abuser to the victim's body - being kicked, punched, shoved, slapped or any other bodily harm. Any forced physical sexual acts against the victim's body. Includes threats, verbal attacks on victim's self-esteem, controlling a victim's activities such as sleep, eating, social relationships or access to money. It includes destroying objects during an argument, breaking victim's favorite property or attacks on pets.
Domestic violence can be an overwhelming experience for everyone in the household.
Concerned people are available to help. The first step means having the courage to reach out for help. If you have been assaulted one time or many, many times you must choose to never again be a victim of violence. Tension Building - Minor incidents of abuse that gradually build in severity. Acute Battering Incident - Incident marked by explosive and uncontrollable rage.