Domestic Violence and Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects

Domestic Violence and Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects: "Domestic Violence and Abuse:
Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects

Victims of domestic violence by intimate partners are five to eight times more likely to be women than men.

If you want to talk to someone, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at: 1-800-799-7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)

If you need help immediately, call 911.
Domestic Violence and Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects
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In This Article:
Domestic violence or abuse abuse
Types of domestic abuse Signs of an abusive relationship
Physical abuse Warning signs in the workplace
Emotional or verbal abuse Causes of domestic violence
Sexual abuse Effects of domestic abuse
Stalking and cyberstalking Effect of domestic violence on children
Economic or financial abuse References and resources

Domestic abuse by a spouse or intimate partner knows no age or ethnic boundaries. Domestic abuse can occur during a relationship or after a relationship has ended. The victims of domestic violence and spousal abuse are five to eight times more likely to be women than men. However, men can also be the victims of domestic abuse.
A common pattern of domestic abuse is that the perpetrator alternates"
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