Domestic violence affects thousands of women, children, and men in Duval and Baker Counties each year. There are four main types of abuse in domestic violence situations: physical, emotional, economic, and sexual. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize this and as a result, do not seek help. Domestic violence is often more than an isolated incident. It is a recurring cycle of violence that often increases in severity over time. Domestic violence does not “simply just go away.” To help better understand domestic violence, here are some examples of abuse:
Physical Abuse
- Slapping, hitting, choking, kicking, shoving, shaking, punching
- Throwing objects
- Threats of violence
- Physical restraint
- Spitting
Emotional Abuse
- Name calling, insults, verbal attacks
- Humiliation
- Destroying keepsakes
- Harming pets
- Making the partner feel guilty for the abuse
- Making her/him feel bad about themselves
- Extreme jealousy
- Playing mind games
Sexual Abuse
- Forcing sexual acts
- Forcing overly aggressive or violent sexual acts
- Coerced sex through manipulation or threat
- Harassing e-mails or other communication containing sexual content
- Forcing a partner to watch pornography or other sexual acts
- Denying contraception or protection
Economic Abuse
- Not allowing a partner to work
- Financial isolation by limiting access to money
- Controlling financial decisions without partner’s consent
- Forcing partner to use money for the abuser’s needs while neglecting other family and victim’s needs
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship please call the Hubbard House domestic violence hotline at (904) 354-3114 or (800) 500-1119.
ABOUT HUBBARD HOUSE
Founded in 1976, Hubbard House is a certified, comprehensive domestic violence center providing programs and services to more than 6,200 women, children and men annually in Duval and Baker counties. While Hubbard House is most known for its emergency shelter, the agency also provides extensive adult and youth outreach services, school-based education, therapeutic child care, batterers’ intervention programs, court advocacy and volunteer and community education opportunities. Visit http://www.hubbardhouse.org to learn more.
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