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Some of the Faces of Abuse

Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse

Pushing
Shoving
Hitting
Throwing
Punching
Grabbing
Pinching
Burning
Using a Weapon
Choking
Tying up
Restraining
Kicking
Slapping
Pulling hair

Forcing her to have sex at times, in ways, or in places which are against her will

Preventing her from sleeping

Forcing her to view or mimic pornography

Interrupting her sleep

Having or flaunting an affair

Withholding sex

Ignoring her sexual needs or desires



Psychological Abuse Financial Abuse

Threats, intimidating behaviour

Isolating her

Name calling

Being overly critical

Defining her reality, including her motivations and emotions

Withholding information

Controlling her space

Possessiveness, jealousy

Accusing her of infidelity

Controlling her time

Controlling access to non-monetary resources (ie care, child care)

Threats of suicide if she leaves

Putting down her friends, family

Forcing her to engage in degrading acts

Destroying her belongings

Controlling her access to money

Forcing her to stay within an unrealistic budget

Having her account for every cent spent

Prohibiting her from obtaining paid work

Chart used by CCLOW at Isolating the Barriers Workshop in Whitehore, Yukon.



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