Domestic Violence

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Domestic and Dating Violence

Domestic Violence is defined as abuse against a person living in one's household, especially a member of one's immediate family. Dating Violence is a pattern of destructive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner.

Below is a list of warning signs to go along with a list of domestic violence resources provided by Defense Supply Center Richmond Family Programs.

Please view them for helpful information:

Warning Signs of Abuse

Because relationships exist on a spectrum, it can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy or even abusive. Use these warning signs of abuse to see if your relationship is going in the wrong direction:

Checking your cell phone or email without permission
Constantly putting you down
Extreme jealously or insecurity
Explosive temper
Isolating you from your family and/or friends
Making false accusations
Mood swings
Physically hurting you in any way
Possessiveness
Telling what you to do