Are You Being Abused?

Some people believe if there is no physical violence, then there's no abuse. That's simply not true. Look over this checklist and see if you are being abused or if you may be abusing someone else.

Domestic Violence - Physical, Sexual, Emotional Abuse Checklist

Does the person you love...

• Threaten to hurt you or your children?
  
  Yes ___ No ___

• Say it's your fault if he or she hits you, then promises it won't happen again (but it does)?

  Yes ___ No ___

• Put you down in public or keep you from contacting family or friends?

  Yes ___ No ___

• Throw you down, push, hit, choke, kick, or slap you?

  Yes ___ No ___

• Force you to have sex when you don't want to?

  Yes ___ No ___

Just one "yes" answer means you're involved in an abusive relationship. If so, you're not alone and you have choices.

No one deserves to be abused.

If You Are Threatened Or Assaulted and Need Emergency Help, Call 911.

National 24-hour Toll-Free Hotline Numbers: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and 1-800-787-3224 (TDD)

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