Types of Abuse

Coercive Control:

Controlling or intimidating behaviour; degrading, isolating, threatening, or using physical or sexual violence

Emotional:

Put-downs, silent treatment, withholding affection as punishment

Stalking & Harassment:

Following, spying, unwanted communication

Psychological:

Walking on eggshells, doubting your own mind, humiliating, insults

Economic:

Controlling your money/property, running up debt in your name, stealing

Technological:

Tracking your location, monitoring your social media or emails, sharing intimate photos

Sexual:

Non-consensual sexual activity – even if it started consensually