Red Flags
At the beginning of a relationship, this is considered a sign of love, when it is really a sign of possessiveness and lack of trust.
What is jealousy?
Phase three of the cycles, characterized by a calm period, with abusers exhibiting kind and loving behavior toward their victims.
What is the honeymoon phase?
This type of abuse involves pushing, shoving, and choking
What is physical abuse?
It can take victims an average of 7 times to leave an abusive relationship for good.
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As this behavior gets worse, the abuser may not let the victim make personal decisions about the house, clothing, or church.
What is control?
Phase one of the cycle. Marked by minor incidents of abuse that gradually increase in severity.
What is the tension building phase?
This type of abuse includes name calling, verbal threats, and harassment
What is emotional abuse?
The abuser tries to cut the victim off from all other resources, including family or friends
What is isolation?
Phase two of the cycle, marked by explosiveness and uncontrollable rage built up in phase one.
What is the violent actions phase?
This type of abuse includes unwanted and uncomfortable touching
What is sexual abuse?
Many people who have experienced abuse knew their abuser for a short time before they entered a relationship with them.
What is quick involvement?
At the center of the cycle. Perpetuates the cycle and enables it to continue
What is denial?
The exploitation and neglect of individuals aged 60 and older
What is elder abuse?
1 in 4 teenagers have experienced various forms of this and may include; psychological, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
What is dating violence?
An abuser is easily insulted and claims that their feelings are "hurt" when really they are very mad.
What is hypersensitivity?
Society condones that victims bring the violence upon themselves; the victims are seen as "asking for it" or provoking their abusers to violent behavior
What is victim blaming?
This type of abuse includes controlling decisions about money and working
What is financial abuse?