Warning
Signs
Signs
One partner constantly needing to know where the other person is and who they are with at all times
What is possessiveness?
This type of abuse involves hitting, slapping, or punching
What is physical abuse?
Both partners demonstrate this by respecting each other’s opinions, even when they disagree
What is respect?
National hotline provides confidential support and resources to individuals affected by domestic violence
What is the National Domestic Violence Hotline?
This pop star was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend in 2009, leading to widespread media coverage and discussions about abuse in young relationships
Who is Rihanna?
A partner constantly checks your phone or social media without your permission
Involves manipulation, humiliation, and the degradation of self-esteem
What is emotional abuse?
Both individuals can establish personal boundaries and know that these limits will be respected
What is setting boundaries?
Schools to take immediate action to investigate and address complaints of sexual harassment or assault
What is Title IX
An elevator incident involving this singer’s sister attacking her husband raised discussions about family dynamics and the complexities of abusive relationships
Who is Beyoncé?
A partner threatens to hurt themselves or others as a way to manipulate your decisions
What is manipulation?
A person is controlled through financial dependence, limiting their access to money or employment
What is financial abuse?
Healthy relationship allows partners to maintain friendships and hobbies outside of the relationship
What is independence?
This allows survivors of abuse to share their experiences and connect with others facing similar challenges
What is a peer support group?
Former New Edition singer faced allegations of domestic violence during his marriage to leading to public scrutiny of their relationship and personal struggles.
Who is Bobby Brown?
A partner who insists on rushing into serious commitments, like moving in together or getting married
What is love bombing?
Involves forcing someone to engage in sexual acts against their will
What is sexual abuse?
When partners express their feelings openly and honestly without fear of judgment
What is open communication?
This type of service, which includes safe housing, food, and counseling for those fleeing abusive relationships
What is a emergency shelter?
Former NFL star was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife, despite her history of reporting domestic abuse
Who is O.J. Simpson?
A partner insists that everything bad in the relationship is your fault and takes no responsibility for their actions
What is deflection?
Where one person isolates their partner from friends and family to gain complete control
What is social abuse?
Involves addressing conflicts constructively and working together to find mutually beneficial solutions
What is conflict resolution?
National hotline and online chat for survivors of sexual violence
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
These two actors, which included mutual allegations of domestic abuse, gained significant media attention in 2020 and 2022
Who are Amber Heard and Johnny Depp?