Types of Abuse
Unhealthy Signs
Healthy Signs
What Keeps a Victim Trapped
100

To put your hands on someone or to cause harm.

Physical Abuse

100

An unhappy or angry feeling of wanting to have what someone else has.

Jealousy 

100

Confidence that your partner won’t do anything to hurt you or ruin the relationship.

Trust

100

Too afraid to leave partner and face backlash

Fear

200

To use your words to bring someone down.

Verbal Abuse

200

Demanding someone's total attention and love.

Possessiveness 

200

You are caring and empathetic to one another, and provide comfort and support.

Kindness

200

Victims can be blinded by … 

Love

300

An example of this type of abuse can include rude faces and/or manipulation.

Emotional Abuse

300

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Control

300

You enjoy spending time together and you bring out the best in each other.

Fun

300

The victim is left believing they deserve it.

Guilt and Blame

400

Abusive behavior conducted through technology and social media.

Digital Abuse

400

Intentionally saying or doing something to someone that is rude or offensive.

Insult

400

You value one another’s beliefs and opinions, and love one another for who you are as a person.

Respect

400

Victim is too ashamed to come forward.

Embarrassment

500

Holding money over someone to get them to do something you want.

Financial Abuse

500

When someone is unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something.

Obsession

500

The relationship feels balanced and everyone puts the same effort into the success of the relationship.

Equality

500

The victim cannot provide for themselves.

Financial Dependence 

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