How Can I Tell if I’m Being Abused?

Does Your Partner:

Hit, punch, slap, kick, shove or bite you?
Threaten to hurt you or your children?
Threaten to hurt friends or family members?
Have sudden outbursts of anger?
Behave in an overprotective manner?
Become jealous?
Prevent you from seeing family or friends?
Prevent you from going where you want, when you want, without repercussions?
Prevent you from working or attending school?
Destroy your personal property or sentimental items?
Force you to have sex against your will?
Force you to engage in sexual acts you do not enjoy?
Insult you or call you derogatory racial or sexual names?
Use intimidation or manipulation to control you or your children?
Humiliate you in front of others?
Turn minor incidents into major arguments?
Abuse or threaten to abuse pets?

If you answered “yes” to one or more of the above, you might be abused. You are not alone.

For more information, or to access services, please call My Sisters' Place at 914-683-1333 or call our 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-800-298-SAFE.