Family violence is often referred to as domestic abuse or spousal
abuse. It involves the controlling behaviour of someone who is close to
you and can include any intentional or reckless act that causes injury,
property damage or intimidation to yourself or a family member. Examples
of acts of domestic abuse can include:
- Verbal and emotional abuse, e.g. name-calling
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Hitting, punching, kicking, strangulation and other forms of physical abuse
- Sexual Assault
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Forced confinement
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Neglect
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Financial abuse
- Stalking and harassment
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Ridiculing a person's religious beliefs
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Threatens to harm you, other people or animals
Many forms of domestic abuse are crimes. Research also shows
that violence in the home may have harmful and lasting consequences on
the well-being of children.
