Resources and Help Against Marital Abuse

Sexual abuse is any sexual contact or behavior that happens without your consent. It is about power and control not sex or love and includes rape, sexual child abuse, incest, fondling, attempted rape, human trafficking, sexual harassment, or any other type of unwanted sexual contact. A reality of sexual abuse is that in most cases, physical force is not used. Signs such as controlling birth control methods, criticizing the victim's body, or demanding intimacy as payment are all signs of sexual abuse. #sexualabuse #DVadvocacy #domesticviolence #BuffaloNY #empowHer

Emotional abuse can be between any type of relationship. Whether these actions are against a friend, partner, or child, emotional abuse can impact the victim at very deep levels. Over time, consistent insulting, sarcasm, and denying the victim the space to talk can result in the victim surpressing her personality. This means she may watch what she says more closely or be hyperaware of what might make the abuser agitated. #emotionalabuse #DVadvocacy #domesticviolence #BuffaloNY #empowHer

Physical abuse is what most people think of when they think of domestic violence. Though it can be the most dangerous, it is not necessarily the most common. Physical abuse can include actions other than just physical contact. It can be the damaging of property, reckless driving, or just displaying a weapon. If you are experiencing any of these actions either directly or indirectly, reach out to us! We are here to help and educate #physicalabuse #DVadvocacy #domesticviolence #BuffaloNY #empowHer

There are many forms of abuse and each has its own set of warning signs. You may the main forms of abuse, like physical and emotional, but do you know what cultural abuse is? What is the difference between emotional and psychological abuse? For the next week, we are going to define these terms and answer some of these questions. #DVadvocacy #domesticviolence #BuffaloNY #empowHer

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