DV Basics
This pattern of control can include physical, emotional, or financial abuse.
What is domestic violence?
When someone starts avoiding loved ones out of fear or pressure, this is often happening.
What is isolation?
True or False: Posting your location online is safe when you are leaving an abusive relationship.
What is FALSE?
Calling this number connects you to emergency help in the U.S.
What is 911?
True or False: Children are not affected if they don’t see the abuse.
This form of DV involves using words to belittle, insult, or threaten.
What is emotional/verbal abuse?
Constant texts and demands to know where someone is may be a red flag of this.
What is controlling behavior?
An abuser may ask for this private information to read your texts or posts.
What are passwords?
This hotline offers 24/7 confidential support for survivors of Domestic Violence in New York City.
What is the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline?
Someone giving up their hobbies, style, or opinions to “keep the peace” may be showing this warning sign.
What is loss of independence or self-identity?
If someone takes your paycheck or won’t let you work, it may be this kind of abuse.
What is financial abuse?
Frequent, unexplained bruises or injuries you may observe on someone you know may indicate this.
What is physical abuse?
Sending repeated, unwanted messages or using apps to track someone is called this.
What is cyberstalking?
Survivors seeking legal protection may file for this.
What is an order of protection (restraining order)?