Does your partner do any of the following?

Physical Abuse Escalation:

• Throwing things, punching the wall
• Pushing, shoving, grabbing
• Throwing objects
• Slapping with an open hand
• Hitting with closed fists
• Kicking, Biting
• Attempting strangulation
• Threatening with a weapon
• Assault with a weapon

Dangerous Indicators:

• Estrangement, Separations
• Attempts to Separate
• Obsessive/Possessive Behaviors
• Extreme Jealousy
• Past History of Violence
• Access to Weapons
• Threats/Attempts to Kill the Self/Victim
• Stalking Behaviors
• Violence towards family or non-family members
• Animal Abuse

• Use of Alcohol/Drugs

  • Perpetrator or victim
• Increasing severity of injuries
• Perpetrator objectifies the victim

If you checked even one item, you may be in an abusive relationship.

Take the time to learn more about the warning signs and how to stay safe.