Domestic abuse is a pattern of hurtful behavior used by one partner to systematically control and overpower the other. There are varying forms of intimate partner violence and though the causal nature may be the same, the manifestation of it can look different in various relationships. Below is a list of the most common forms of domestic violence. If any of this occurs in your relationship or that of someone you know, we encourage you to reach out for so that we can assist in safety planning. No one deserves to be abused and victims are not responsible for their abusers' poor behavior.
Economic abuse is the purposeful controlling of resources to make the victim financially limited. It can include:
Physical abuse is the intentional use of physical force with the potential for causing death, disability, injury or harm. It can include, but is not limited to:
Phsychological abuse is the use of verbal and non-verbal communication with the intent to harm another person mentally or emotionally, and/or to exert control over another person. It can include:
● Expressive Aggression
● Coercive Control
● Exploitation
● Manipulation
Sexual violence is any sort of non-consensual sexual contact. It can include any of the following acts--whether merely attempted or fully completed. These acts also qualify as sexual abuse if the victim is not entirely aware due to being voluntarily or involuntarily intoxicated or drugged:
Unwanted Penetration
Unwanted Sexual Experiences (with or without contact)
There are many different types of abuse, but one you may not be aware of is spiritual (or religious) abuse. If it’s discussed at all, most examples of spiritual abuse refer to a church elder or faith leader inflicting abuse on congregation members, often by creating a toxic culture within the church or group by shaming or controlling members using the power of their position. However, spiritual abuse can also occur within an intimate partner relationship. Spiritual abuse is not limited to a certain religion or denomination. Any person, of any belief system, is capable of perpetrating spiritual abuse, just as anyone can be the victim of it. Signs of spiritual abuse between intimate partners include when an abusive partner:
Spiritual abuse is no less harmful or difficult to endure than any other kind of abuse, as a person’s spiritual life is deeply personal. However, it can be very difficult to identify, as many victims may not recognize they are being abused. In addition, the abusive partner may claim that any challenge to the abuse is an assault on their own religious freedom.
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