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| Who is at Risk? Unfortunately, there is no one behavior to indicate a batterer. One cannot tell if another individual will be abusive merely by looking at him/her. There are, however, some things to look for when you, or someone you care about, are in a relationship.
The abusive person might: § Act very jealous § Have a bad temper § Show little or no respect for his/her partner § Demeaning partner (calling him/her offensive animal names, body parts); belittling, humiliating and threatening § Dramatic mood swings (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) § Criticize or embarrass the partner in front of others § Control the money § Dictate his/her partners daily activities § Mistreatment or abuse of pets § Throw things or get physical when things are not done to his/her specifications § History of abuse as a child, or spousal abuse between partner’s parents § Drink heavily or use other drugs If you notice three or more of these behaviors on a constant basis, the relationship may not be on equal footing; there may not be a balance of power and control in the relationship.
Abuse is serious. You could be seriously hurt. Your children could be hurt. You could even die.
Have you been… § Called demeaning names § Shaken § Punched § Beaten § Denied medical treatment § Pushed § Pinched § Kicked § The target of flying objects § Bitten § Slapped § Forced into Sex § Isolated from friends and family
If so, you are a victim of what is usually called “spousal abuse." In addition, your abuser may do things to you that you don’t think are abuse… but they are.
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