You are being physically abused if someone:

·        Pushes or shoves you

·        Slaps or hits you

·        Pulls your hair

·        Kicks or punches you

·        Restrains you with force

·        Chokes you

·        Throws objects at you

You are being Emotionally abused if someone:

·        Ignores your feelings 

·        Withholds approval, appreciation, or affection as punishment

·        Continually criticizes you, calls you names, shouts at you

·        Makes all decisions for you

·        Wants to control all your actions

·        Humiliates you in public

·        Ridicules your most valued beliefs, your religion, race, or heritage

 You are being Sexually abused or Harassed if someone:

·        Makes demeaning remarks about your gender 

·        Calls you sexual names

·        Forces you to take off your clothes

·        Forces you to have sex against your will

·        Touches you in ways that make you feel uncomfortable

·        Minimizes the importance of your feelings about sex

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