If you have any questions about this subject that aren't answered below, feel free to contact our host. Domestic Abuse is a pattern of controlling and coercive behavior which can involve physical, sexual, economic, emotional and psychological abuse. Domestic violence may be defined as the systematic abuse by one person in an intimate relationship in order to control and dominate the partner. Domestic violence is a pattern of on-going hurtful, manipulative or controlling activities, including physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and verbal abuse. It is being afraid of your partner or spouse.
Physical abuse is any use of size, strength, or presence to hurt or control someone else.
Emotional or Psychological abuse is any use of words, voice, action, or lack of action meant to control, hurt, or demean another person. This is usually repeated hurtful exchanges with disregard for a partner's feelings. Additional tactics include manipulation of children, rigid gender role expectations and economic deprivation. Sexual abuse is any sexual behavior meant to control, manipulate, humiliate or demean another person. Sex in abusive relationships is often used as a means to exert power over the female partner and to further shame and humiliate her.