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Indicators of an Abuser
Hotlines for Help 24 Hours a Day
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
800-799-SAFE (7233)
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1-800-656-HOPE
Ohio Domestic Violence Network:
1-800-934-9840
Indicators of an Abuser
- IF ANY OF THESE BEHAVIORS ARE OCCURRING, YOU NEED TO SEEK HELP!
- Abusers are very controlling and very much in control
- Acts jealous of people you talk to
- They have a family history of abuse
- Demands sex, makes you perform sexual acts you are not comfortable with, or sexually assaults you
- Pushes, slaps, kicks, or otherwise assaults you
- Verbally, sexually or physically abuses your children
- Controls access to your medicines or medical devices
- Makes you feel worthless or helpless
- Forbids or prevents you from working or going to school
- Chastises you after social functions for talking with others
- Keeps access to money away from you
- Threatens to have you deported
- Throws dishes or other objects
- Blames you for his or her mistakes
- An excessive fear of conflict by the abused
- The behavior by the abused is submissive, and there is a lack of assertiveness
- Abuses your pet when angry with you
- Isolates you from friends and family
- Low self esteem
- Personality changes
- Fear of the partner
- Embarrasses and belittles you
- Constantly told hurtful things
- The abuser makes most of the decisions in the relationship