Forms of Abuse

Family violence/abuse takes on many forms and is commonly referred to as domestic violence, spousal abuse, or child abuse.

Domestic abuse can occur in all intimate relationships whether a couple is married or cohabiting, same-sex or dating. It also occurs in parent child relationships, extended family-child relationships, and sibling relationships.

Follow the links for definitions and examples of different ways that domestic violence/abuse occurs.

Emotional
Physical
Sexual
Cycle of Violence