What is violence ?Physical Violence Any use of size, strength or presence to control or hurt someone
else. This can be further divided into three categories.
Physical Contact Between People Physical Use of Objects Other examples of physical include: Blocking doorway to prevent leaving. Standing behind car to prevent leaving. Unplugging phone so you can not call for help. Emotional Violence This includes threatening suicide, following you, asking you who you were with, threatening to harm self and not keeping a job. |
DID YOU KNOW ?
A family history of violence is prevalent in many homes. Some men learn battering behavior from observing their father beat their mother, or from being abused themselves. Many battered women were sexually abused as children. Children who are abused may repeat abusive behavior as adults. Adults abused as children may continue to see themselves as the victim. Disagreements and conflicts are normal in relationships, but slapping,
kicking, pushing, and other forceful behaviors are battering. Battering
usually becomes worse over time.
Suggested areas to seek help? In Progress, Call 9-1-1. After the fact, call the Sheriff's Department at 713-221-6000 for help
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