Symptoms of Abuse
MARYSVILLE POLICE
Fight Domestic Abuse
Symptoms of Abuse – Threats; Power Misuse; and Control
What symptoms below fit your life?
Using Emotional Abuse
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Using Privileges
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Using Economic Abuse
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Using Coercion and Threats
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Using Intimidation
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Using Children
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Using Isolation
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Minimizing, Denying, Blaming
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HAS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
Does your partner:
* Blame everyone else especially you, for his or her mistakes?
Yes___ No___
* Prevent you from seeing your family or friends?
Yes___ No___
* Curse you, say mean things, mock you or humiliate you?
Yes___ No___
* Force you to have sex or force you to engage in sex that makes you feel uncomfortable?
Yes___ No___
* Restrain, hit, punch, slap, or kick you?
Yes___ No___
* Intimidate or threaten you?
Yes___ No___
* Ever prevent you from leaving the house, getting a job, or continuing your education?
Yes___ No___
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be in an abusive relationship. The Domestic Violence Division of the Metropolitan Police Department can assist you in obtaining warrants, orders of protection and counseling.
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Marysville Police Dept. would like to thank the Nashville Police Department.
This information provided from Nashville, TN Police Dept. Web Site with their permission and cooperation.