WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT SOMEONE IS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
If you think that a loved one might be the victim of domestic violence,
learn about the different types of abuse and watch for these signs:
Does your friend or loved one
* Have unexplained cuts or bruises?
* Avoid friends, family, and favorite activities?
* Make excuses for their partner’s behavior?
* Look uncomfortable or fearful around their partner?
Does your friend or loved one’s partner
* Yell at or make fun of them?
* Try to control them by making all the decisions?
* Check up on them at work or school?
* Force them to do sexual things they don’t want to do?
* Threaten to hurt himself or herself if the partner wants to break
up?