Domestic violence, also known as dating violence or domestic abuse, takes many different forms. Maltreatment that occurs in a romantic relationship is considered domestic violence. Therefore it can affect anyone: men, women, teens, married, unmarried, heterosexual, or homosexual. Domestic violence isn’t just physical abuse, it also includes psychological, emotional, sexual, stalking, and economic abuse. Here is a breakdown of some of the different kinds of domestic violence: 

• Physical Abuse: 

Includes assault of any kind: ranging from pinching, pushing, slapping, choking, stabbing, shooting, and murder.  Physical abuse can also include interruption of sleep or meals, locking the victim in our out of an area, abusing or harming the victims’ pets or property, kicking or punching walls, and holding the victim hostage. 

• Control:

Includes controlling behavior such as monitoring phone calls, texts, and gas mileage. Forcing the victim to wear certain clothing, or hairstyle. Constantly checking on the victim unexpectedly.

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