Violence is any abusive behavior used by a partner, friend or a family member to try and gain control over another person’s life.
Examples of violence are:
• Making threats.
• Physical violence (hitting, pushing, etc)
• Forcing you to have sex.
• Swearing/name calling
• Emotional abuse/putting you down.
• Not letting you have contact with family or friends.
• Stopping you from having control of your money.
• Damage to your property.
• Following/stalking you.
