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Sometimes it is
difficult to know when you are being abused. Abuse is any behavior that
is used to intimidate or control you. The following are examples of abusive
behavior.
Has your
partner:
- hit, slapped,
punched, shoved or kicked you?
- threatened to hurt
you or your friends?
- consistently
ridiculed or insulted you?
- become extremely
jealous if you talked to other people or went out without him/her?
- made you account
for time you are away from him/her?
- forced you to touch
him/her or have sex with him/her?
- accused you of
dating other people behind his/her back?
- threatened to hurt
you or him/herself if you break up with them?
- used being drunk or
high as an excuse for his/her violent behavior?
- blamed you for
provoking his/her violent behavior?
If you answered yes to
any of these questions, you may be experiencing abuse. Remember that you
are not alone! Contact us at the Department of Sexual Assault Services and
Crime Victim Assistance for help or for more information.
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