Physical Abuse

Physical abuse is the most identifiable form of abuse but can range from subtle to life-threatening.

It can involve:

• Pulling your hair

• Using household items as weapons, such as throwing an egg or phone at you

• Pinching you

• Nudging, pushing or shoving

• Biting

• Kicking

• Burning

• Punching or slapping

• Property being destroyed including cars, furniture, clothes, and home.

• Breaking bones

• Stabbing via weapons, such as knives or hammers

• Strangling or choking

• Rape

• Murder or attempted murder