Forms of abuse

Abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual.

Forms of physical abuse:

• pushing
• punching
• slapping
• kicking
• throwing objects
• choking
• using weapons
• homicide
• suicide

Forms of emotional abuse:

• ignoring
• isolating
• humiliating
• neglecting
• criticizing
• intimidating (looks or body language)
• mind games
• disrespecting
• embarrassing
• making threats

Forms of verbal abuse:

• name-calling
• yelling
• making threats
• insulting
• blaming
• making demands

Forms of sexual abuse:

• unwanted touching
• sexual name-calling
• inappropriate looks
• unfaithfulness
• false accusations
• forced sex
• hurtful sex
• pressure to dress in a more “suggestive” way